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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.98, 7,654.86 and 3,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.98, 7,654.86 and 3,029.14 is: 4,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.98 : 7,654.86 = 3,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.98/7,654.86 = 3,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.98x = 7,654.86 × 3,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.98x = 23,187,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,187,642.62/5,546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.23

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