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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.52, 8,316.48 and 1,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.52, 8,316.48 and 1,846.08 is: 2,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.52 : 8,316.48 = 1,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.52/8,316.48 = 1,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.52x = 8,316.48 × 1,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.52x = 15,352,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,352,887.40/5,543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.52

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