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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.06, 8,314.65 and 1,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.06, 8,314.65 and 1,845.28 is: 2,767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.06 : 8,314.65 = 1,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.06/8,314.65 = 1,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.06x = 8,314.65 × 1,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.06x = 15,342,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,867.75/5,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.94

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