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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.51, 7,661.59 and 3,194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.51, 7,661.59 and 3,194.19 is: 4,407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.51 : 7,661.59 = 3,194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.51/7,661.59 = 3,194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.51x = 7,661.59 × 3,194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.51x = 24,472,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472,566.18/5,552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.48

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