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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.38, 8,322.21 and 2,773.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.38, 8,322.21 and 2,773.05 is: 4,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.38 : 8,322.21 = 2,773.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.38/8,322.21 = 2,773.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.38x = 8,322.21 × 2,773.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.38x = 23,077,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,077,904.44/5,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.40

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