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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.11, 8,314.57 and 2,623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.11, 8,314.57 and 2,623.51 is: 3,935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.11 : 8,314.57 = 2,623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.11/8,314.57 = 2,623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.11x = 8,314.57 × 2,623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.11x = 21,813,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,813,357.54/5,543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.22

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