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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.72, 8,313.99 and 1,844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.72, 8,313.99 and 1,844.97 is: 2,766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.72 : 8,313.99 = 1,844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.72/8,313.99 = 1,844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.72x = 8,313.99 × 1,844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.72x = 15,339,062.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339,062.13/5,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.43

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