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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.39, 8,323.65 and 2,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.39, 8,323.65 and 2,625.32 is: 3,939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.39 : 8,323.65 = 2,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.39/8,323.65 = 2,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.39x = 8,323.65 × 2,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.39x = 21,852,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,852,203.20/5,546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.90

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