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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.94, 8,318.53 and 2,770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.94, 8,318.53 and 2,770.84 is: 4,157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.94 : 8,318.53 = 2,770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.94/8,318.53 = 2,770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.94x = 8,318.53 × 2,770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.94x = 23,049,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049,315.67/5,543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.57

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