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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.81, 8,297.76 and 4,304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.81, 8,297.76 and 4,304.31 is: 6,441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.81 : 8,297.76 = 4,304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.81/8,297.76 = 4,304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.81x = 8,297.76 × 4,304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.81x = 35,716,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716,131.35/5,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.36

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