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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.13, 8,309.42 and 2,911.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.13, 8,309.42 and 2,911.13 is: 4,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.13 : 8,309.42 = 2,911.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.13/8,309.42 = 2,911.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.13x = 8,309.42 × 2,911.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.13x = 24,189,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189,787.29/5,542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.71

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