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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.79, 8,318.63 and 2,425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.79, 8,318.63 and 2,425.07 is: 3,638.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.79 : 8,318.63 = 2,425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.79/8,318.63 = 2,425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.79x = 8,318.63 × 2,425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.79x = 20,173,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173,286.91/5,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.24

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