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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.49, 8,312.22 and 2,253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.49, 8,312.22 and 2,253.81 is: 3,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.49 : 8,312.22 = 2,253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.49/8,312.22 = 2,253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.49x = 8,312.22 × 2,253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.49x = 18,734,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,734,164.56/5,541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.71

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