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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.43, 8,314.74 and 2,086.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.43, 8,314.74 and 2,086.11 is: 3,127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.43 : 8,314.74 = 2,086.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.43/8,314.74 = 2,086.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.43x = 8,314.74 × 2,086.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.43x = 17,345,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345,462.26/5,546.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.32

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