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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.23, 8,243.11 and 2,544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.23, 8,243.11 and 2,544.09 is: 3,810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.23 : 8,243.11 = 2,544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.23/8,243.11 = 2,544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.23x = 8,243.11 × 2,544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.23x = 20,971,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971,213.72/5,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.71

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