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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.03, 8,315.14 and 1,845.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.03, 8,315.14 and 1,845.57 is: 2,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.03 : 8,315.14 = 1,845.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.03/8,315.14 = 1,845.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.03x = 8,315.14 × 1,845.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.03x = 15,346,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,172.93/5,544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.05

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