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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.32, 8,317.68 and 2,258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.32, 8,317.68 and 2,258.68 is: 3,389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.32 : 8,317.68 = 2,258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.32/8,317.68 = 2,258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.32x = 8,317.68 × 2,258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.32x = 18,786,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786,977.46/5,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.12

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