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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.76, 8,315.71 and 1,845.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.76, 8,315.71 and 1,845.99 is: 2,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.76 : 8,315.71 = 1,845.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.76/8,315.71 = 1,845.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.76x = 8,315.71 × 1,845.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.76x = 15,350,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,350,712.89/5,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.01

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