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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545.94, 8,317.28 and 2,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545.94, 8,317.28 and 2,082.38 is: 3,122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545.94 : 8,317.28 = 2,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545.94/8,317.28 = 2,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545.94x = 8,317.28 × 2,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545.94x = 17,319,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,319,701.15/5,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.95

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