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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.71, 8,313.26 and 2,255.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.71, 8,313.26 and 2,255.87 is: 3,383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.71 : 8,313.26 = 2,255.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.71/8,313.26 = 2,255.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.71x = 8,313.26 × 2,255.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.71x = 18,753,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,753,580.99/5,542.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.47

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