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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.32, 8,312.19 and 2,625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.32, 8,312.19 and 2,625.46 is: 3,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.32 : 8,312.19 = 2,625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.32/8,312.19 = 2,625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.32x = 8,312.19 × 2,625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.32x = 21,823,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,823,322.36/5,546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.74

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