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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.38, 8,313.63 and 2,256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.38, 8,313.63 and 2,256.83 is: 3,385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.38 : 8,313.63 = 2,256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.38/8,313.63 = 2,256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.38x = 8,313.63 × 2,256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.38x = 18,762,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,762,396.74/5,541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.87

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