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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.72, 8,310.08 and 2,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.72, 8,310.08 and 2,423.92 is: 3,632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.72 : 8,310.08 = 2,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.72/8,310.08 = 2,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.72x = 8,310.08 × 2,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.72x = 20,142,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,969.11/5,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.82

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