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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.08, 8,310.38 and 2,211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.08, 8,310.38 and 2,211.06 is: 3,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.08 : 8,310.38 = 2,211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.08/8,310.38 = 2,211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.08x = 8,310.38 × 2,211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.08x = 18,374,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,374,748.80/5,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.30

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