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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.61, 8,313.82 and 2,623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.61, 8,313.82 and 2,623.01 is: 3,934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.61 : 8,313.82 = 2,623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.61/8,313.82 = 2,623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.61x = 8,313.82 × 2,623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.61x = 21,807,233.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807,233.00/5,542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.47

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