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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.50, 7,822.16 and 3,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.50, 7,822.16 and 3,544.24 is: 4,893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.50 : 7,822.16 = 3,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.50/7,822.16 = 3,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.50x = 7,822.16 × 3,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.50x = 27,723,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,723,612.36/5,665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.41

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