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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.58, 7,664.63 and 3,316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.58, 7,664.63 and 3,316.01 is: 4,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.58 : 7,664.63 = 3,316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.58/7,664.63 = 3,316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.58x = 7,664.63 × 3,316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.58x = 25,415,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,415,934.82/5,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.68

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