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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.66, 8,316.15 and 2,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.66, 8,316.15 and 2,257.68 is: 3,386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.66 : 8,316.15 = 2,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.66/8,316.15 = 2,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.66x = 8,316.15 × 2,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.66x = 18,775,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775,205.53/5,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.18

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