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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.20, 8,309.12 and 2,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.20, 8,309.12 and 2,253.48 is: 3,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.20 : 8,309.12 = 2,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.20/8,309.12 = 2,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.20x = 8,309.12 × 2,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.20x = 18,724,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724,435.74/5,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.30

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