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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.81, 8,314.92 and 2,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.81, 8,314.92 and 2,255.67 is: 3,382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.81 : 8,314.92 = 2,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.81/8,314.92 = 2,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.81x = 8,314.92 × 2,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.81x = 18,755,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755,715.60/5,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.57

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