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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.39, 8,304.91 and 2,250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.39, 8,304.91 and 2,250.66 is: 3,373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.39 : 8,304.91 = 2,250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.39/8,304.91 = 2,250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.39x = 8,304.91 × 2,250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.39x = 18,691,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,691,523.11/5,541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.07

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