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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.82, 8,316.93 and 2,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.82, 8,316.93 and 2,258.18 is: 3,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.82 : 8,316.93 = 2,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.82/8,316.93 = 2,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.82x = 8,316.93 × 2,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.82x = 18,781,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,781,124.99/5,542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.37

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