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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.55, 8,277.37 and 4,954.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.55, 8,277.37 and 4,954.90 is: 7,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.55 : 8,277.37 = 4,954.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.55/8,277.37 = 4,954.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.55x = 8,277.37 × 4,954.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.55x = 41,013,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013,565.46/5,546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.43

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