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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.34, 7,675.72 and 3,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.34, 7,675.72 and 3,044.44 is: 4,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.34 : 7,675.72 = 3,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.34/7,675.72 = 3,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.34x = 7,675.72 × 3,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.34x = 23,368,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,368,269.00/5,562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.16

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