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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.69, 8,314.73 and 2,255.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.69, 8,314.73 and 2,255.55 is: 3,382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.69 : 8,314.73 = 2,255.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.69/8,314.73 = 2,255.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.69x = 8,314.73 × 2,255.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.69x = 18,754,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,754,247.68/5,544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.38

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