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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.13, 8,316.54 and 2,255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.13, 8,316.54 and 2,255.42 is: 3,383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.13 : 8,316.54 = 2,255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.13/8,316.54 = 2,255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.13x = 8,316.54 × 2,255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.13x = 18,757,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757,290.65/5,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.27

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