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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.81, 8,313.27 and 2,078.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.81, 8,313.27 and 2,078.63 is: 3,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.81 : 8,313.27 = 2,078.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.81/8,313.27 = 2,078.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.81x = 8,313.27 × 2,078.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.81x = 17,280,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,212.42/5,543.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.03

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