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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.54, 8,299.44 and 2,939.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.54, 8,299.44 and 2,939.58 is: 4,400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.54 : 8,299.44 = 2,939.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.54/8,299.44 = 2,939.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.54x = 8,299.44 × 2,939.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.54x = 24,396,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,396,867.84/5,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.16

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