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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.37, 8,313.62 and 2,256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.37, 8,313.62 and 2,256.82 is: 3,385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.37 : 8,313.62 = 2,256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.37/8,313.62 = 2,256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.37x = 8,313.62 × 2,256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.37x = 18,762,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,762,343.89/5,541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.87

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