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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.59, 8,323.86 and 2,625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.59, 8,323.86 and 2,625.95 is: 3,941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.59 : 8,323.86 = 2,625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.59/8,323.86 = 2,625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.59x = 8,323.86 × 2,625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.59x = 21,857,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,857,998.55/5,545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.51

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