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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.84, 7,652.72 and 3,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.84, 7,652.72 and 3,307.18 is: 4,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.84 : 7,652.72 = 3,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.84/7,652.72 = 3,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.84x = 7,652.72 × 3,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.84x = 25,308,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308,922.53/5,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.76

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