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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.71, 8,312.68 and 2,769.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.71, 8,312.68 and 2,769.85 is: 4,152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.71 : 8,312.68 = 2,769.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.71/8,312.68 = 2,769.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.71x = 8,312.68 × 2,769.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.71x = 23,024,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024,876.70/5,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.58

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