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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.93, 7,661.99 and 3,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.93, 7,661.99 and 3,194.64 is: 4,409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.93 : 7,661.99 = 3,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.93/7,661.99 = 3,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.93x = 7,661.99 × 3,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.93x = 24,477,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477,307.72/5,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.59

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