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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,548.56, 7,658.72 and 3,192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,548.56, 7,658.72 and 3,192.27 is: 4,406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,548.56 : 7,658.72 = 3,192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,548.56/7,658.72 = 3,192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,548.56x = 7,658.72 × 3,192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,548.56x = 24,448,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448,702.09/5,548.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.31

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