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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.28, 8,313.60 and 2,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.28, 8,313.60 and 2,773.04 is: 4,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.28 : 8,313.60 = 2,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.28/8,313.60 = 2,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.28x = 8,313.60 × 2,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.28x = 23,053,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053,945.34/5,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.40

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