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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.91, 8,313.56 and 2,254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.91, 8,313.56 and 2,254.77 is: 3,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.91 : 8,313.56 = 2,254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.91/8,313.56 = 2,254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.91x = 8,313.56 × 2,254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.91x = 18,745,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,745,165.68/5,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.22

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