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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.21, 8,314.83 and 1,647.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.21, 8,314.83 and 1,647.69 is: 2,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.21 : 8,314.83 = 1,647.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.21/8,314.83 = 1,647.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.21x = 8,314.83 × 1,647.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.21x = 13,700,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700,262.24/5,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.09

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