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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.07, 8,316.83 and 2,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.07, 8,316.83 and 2,769.44 is: 4,153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.07 : 8,316.83 = 2,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.07/8,316.83 = 2,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.07x = 8,316.83 × 2,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.07x = 23,032,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,032,927.01/5,546.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.02

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