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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.13, 8,316.53 and 2,255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.13, 8,316.53 and 2,255.43 is: 3,383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.13 : 8,316.53 = 2,255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.13/8,316.53 = 2,255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.13x = 8,316.53 × 2,255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.13x = 18,757,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757,351.26/5,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.28

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