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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.24, 8,317.60 and 2,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.24, 8,317.60 and 2,081.52 is: 3,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.24 : 8,317.60 = 2,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.24/8,317.60 = 2,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.24x = 8,317.60 × 2,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.24x = 17,313,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313,250.75/5,544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.75

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