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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.23, 8,318.93 and 2,423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.23, 8,318.93 and 2,423.83 is: 3,636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.23 : 8,318.93 = 2,423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.23/8,318.93 = 2,423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.23x = 8,318.93 × 2,423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.23x = 20,163,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163,657.36/5,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.88

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