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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.32, 8,312.06 and 2,766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.32, 8,312.06 and 2,766.52 is: 4,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.32 : 8,312.06 = 2,766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.32/8,312.06 = 2,766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.32x = 8,312.06 × 2,766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.32x = 22,995,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995,438.67/5,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.82

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