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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.82, 8,308.44 and 2,622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.82, 8,308.44 and 2,622.96 is: 3,930.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.82 : 8,308.44 = 2,622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.82/8,308.44 = 2,622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.82x = 8,308.44 × 2,622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.82x = 21,792,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,792,705.78/5,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.99

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