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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.87, 8,328.72 and 5,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.87, 8,328.72 and 5,322.90 is: 7,993.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.87 : 8,328.72 = 5,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.87/8,328.72 = 5,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.87x = 8,328.72 × 5,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.87x = 44,332,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332,943.69/5,545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.87

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