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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.96, 7,662.27 and 3,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.96, 7,662.27 and 3,315.12 is: 4,572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.96 : 7,662.27 = 3,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.96/7,662.27 = 3,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.96x = 7,662.27 × 3,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.96x = 25,401,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,401,344.52/5,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.73

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