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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.59, 8,309.68 and 2,253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.59, 8,309.68 and 2,253.85 is: 3,377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.59 : 8,309.68 = 2,253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.59/8,309.68 = 2,253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.59x = 8,309.68 × 2,253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.59x = 18,728,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,728,745.86/5,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.84

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