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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.44, 8,316.72 and 2,257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.44, 8,316.72 and 2,257.85 is: 3,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.44 : 8,316.72 = 2,257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.44/8,316.72 = 2,257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.44x = 8,316.72 × 2,257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.44x = 18,777,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,777,864.67/5,542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.01

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