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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.02, 8,319.35 and 2,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.02, 8,319.35 and 2,211.68 is: 3,318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.02 : 8,319.35 = 2,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.02/8,319.35 = 2,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.02x = 8,319.35 × 2,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.02x = 18,399,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399,687.35/5,544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.84

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