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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.32, 8,310.69 and 2,624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.32, 8,310.69 and 2,624.46 is: 3,933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.32 : 8,310.69 = 2,624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.32/8,310.69 = 2,624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.32x = 8,310.69 × 2,624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.32x = 21,811,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,811,073.48/5,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.24

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