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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.66, 8,317.65 and 2,258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.66, 8,317.65 and 2,258.68 is: 3,387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.66 : 8,317.65 = 2,258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.66/8,317.65 = 2,258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.66x = 8,317.65 × 2,258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.66x = 18,786,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786,909.70/5,545.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.68

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