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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.62, 7,650.96 and 4,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.62, 7,650.96 and 4,355.88 is: 6,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.62 : 7,650.96 = 4,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.62/7,650.96 = 4,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.62x = 7,650.96 × 4,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.62x = 33,326,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,326,663.64/5,549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.22

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