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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.64, 8,320.28 and 2,212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.64, 8,320.28 and 2,212.30 is: 3,319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.64 : 8,320.28 = 2,212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.64/8,320.28 = 2,212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.64x = 8,320.28 × 2,212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.64x = 18,406,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406,955.44/5,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.77

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