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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.91, 8,317.34 and 1,384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.91, 8,317.34 and 1,384.89 is: 2,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.91 : 8,317.34 = 1,384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.91/8,317.34 = 1,384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.91x = 8,317.34 × 1,384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.91x = 11,518,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518,600.99/5,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.33

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