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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.37, 8,316.45 and 2,256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.37, 8,316.45 and 2,256.21 is: 3,384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.37 : 8,316.45 = 2,256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.37/8,316.45 = 2,256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.37x = 8,316.45 × 2,256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.37x = 18,763,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763,657.65/5,543.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.88

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