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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.68, 8,313.47 and 2,254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.68, 8,313.47 and 2,254.98 is: 3,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.68 : 8,313.47 = 2,254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.68/8,313.47 = 2,254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.68x = 8,313.47 × 2,254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.68x = 18,746,708.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746,708.58/5,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.64

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