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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.52, 8,309.84 and 2,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.52, 8,309.84 and 2,771.96 is: 4,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.52 : 8,309.84 = 2,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.52/8,309.84 = 2,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.52x = 8,309.84 × 2,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.52x = 23,034,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,544.09/5,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.47

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