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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.71, 8,315.25 and 1,845.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.71, 8,315.25 and 1,845.95 is: 2,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.71 : 8,315.25 = 1,845.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.71/8,315.25 = 1,845.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.71x = 8,315.25 × 1,845.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.71x = 15,349,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,349,535.74/5,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.32

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