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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.27, 8,313.98 and 2,079.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.27, 8,313.98 and 2,079.09 is: 3,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.27 : 8,313.98 = 2,079.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.27/8,313.98 = 2,079.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.27x = 8,313.98 × 2,079.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.27x = 17,285,512.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,512.68/5,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.73

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