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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.53, 7,654.14 and 3,028.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.53, 7,654.14 and 3,028.71 is: 4,179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.53 : 7,654.14 = 3,028.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.53/7,654.14 = 3,028.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.53x = 7,654.14 × 3,028.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.53x = 23,182,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182,170.02/5,546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.58

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