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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.36, 8,313.66 and 2,255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.36, 8,313.66 and 2,255.58 is: 3,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.36 : 8,313.66 = 2,255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.36/8,313.66 = 2,255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.36x = 8,313.66 × 2,255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.36x = 18,752,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,752,125.22/5,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.20

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