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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.32, 8,309.19 and 2,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.32, 8,309.19 and 2,623.46 is: 3,931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.32 : 8,309.19 = 2,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.32/8,309.19 = 2,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.32x = 8,309.19 × 2,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.32x = 21,798,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798,827.60/5,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.74

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