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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.85, 8,280.31 and 5,348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.85, 8,280.31 and 5,348.06 is: 7,990.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.85 : 8,280.31 = 5,348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.85/8,280.31 = 5,348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.85x = 8,280.31 × 5,348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.85x = 44,283,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,581.01/5,541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,990.76

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