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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.64, 7,659.69 and 3,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.64, 7,659.69 and 3,192.32 is: 4,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.64 : 7,659.69 = 3,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.64/7,659.69 = 3,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.64x = 7,659.69 × 3,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.64x = 24,452,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,181.58/5,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.29

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