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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.91, 7,654.68 and 3,029.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.91, 7,654.68 and 3,029.07 is: 4,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.91 : 7,654.68 = 3,029.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.91/7,654.68 = 3,029.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.91x = 7,654.68 × 3,029.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.91x = 23,186,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186,561.55/5,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.09

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