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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.42, 8,317.25 and 2,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.42, 8,317.25 and 2,035.27 is: 3,052.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.42 : 8,317.25 = 2,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.42/8,317.25 = 2,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.42x = 8,317.25 × 2,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.42x = 16,927,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927,857.26/5,546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.03

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