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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.34, 8,284.03 and 5,350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.34, 8,284.03 and 5,350.56 is: 7,994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.34 : 8,284.03 = 5,350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.34/8,284.03 = 5,350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.34x = 8,284.03 × 5,350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.34x = 44,324,199.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,324,199.56/5,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.50

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