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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.77, 8,317.47 and 2,210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.77, 8,317.47 and 2,210.43 is: 3,316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.77 : 8,317.47 = 2,210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.77/8,317.47 = 2,210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.77x = 8,317.47 × 2,210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.77x = 18,385,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,385,185.21/5,542.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.97

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