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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.23, 8,311.91 and 1,843.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.23, 8,311.91 and 1,843.46 is: 2,765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.23 : 8,311.91 = 1,843.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.23/8,311.91 = 1,843.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.23x = 8,311.91 × 1,843.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.23x = 15,322,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,673.61/5,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.21

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