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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.60, 8,316.90 and 5,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.60, 8,316.90 and 5,122.20 is: 7,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.60 : 8,316.90 = 5,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.60/8,316.90 = 5,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.60x = 8,316.90 × 5,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.60x = 42,600,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,600,825.18/5,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.30

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