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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.70, 8,306.87 and 2,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.70, 8,306.87 and 2,251.98 is: 3,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.70 : 8,306.87 = 2,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.70/8,306.87 = 2,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.70x = 8,306.87 × 2,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.70x = 18,706,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,706,905.10/5,542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.05

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