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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.43, 8,315.71 and 2,582.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.43, 8,315.71 and 2,582.33 is: 3,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.43 : 8,315.71 = 2,582.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.43/8,315.71 = 2,582.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.43x = 8,315.71 × 2,582.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.43x = 21,473,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473,920.67/5,542.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.46

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