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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.94, 7,664.88 and 3,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.94, 7,664.88 and 3,317.72 is: 4,577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.94 : 7,664.88 = 3,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.94/7,664.88 = 3,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.94x = 7,664.88 × 3,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.94x = 25,429,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429,925.67/5,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.89

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