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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.17, 8,315.66 and 1,845.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.17, 8,315.66 and 1,845.01 is: 2,767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.17 : 8,315.66 = 1,845.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.17/8,315.66 = 1,845.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.17x = 8,315.66 × 1,845.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.17x = 15,342,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,475.86/5,543.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.82

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