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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.89, 8,311.22 and 2,252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.89, 8,311.22 and 2,252.13 is: 3,376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.89 : 8,311.22 = 2,252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.89/8,311.22 = 2,252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.89x = 8,311.22 × 2,252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.89x = 18,717,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,717,947.90/5,542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.93

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