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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.08, 8,317.24 and 2,946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.08, 8,317.24 and 2,946.32 is: 4,420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.08 : 8,317.24 = 2,946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.08/8,317.24 = 2,946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.08x = 8,317.24 × 2,946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.08x = 24,505,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505,250.56/5,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.08

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