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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.15, 7,664.91 and 3,196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.15, 7,664.91 and 3,196.29 is: 4,410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.15 : 7,664.91 = 3,196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.15/7,664.91 = 3,196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.15x = 7,664.91 × 3,196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.15x = 24,499,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,275.18/5,554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.99

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