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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.46, 8,315.58 and 2,621.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.46, 8,315.58 and 2,621.35 is: 3,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.46 : 8,315.58 = 2,621.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.46/8,315.58 = 2,621.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.46x = 8,315.58 × 2,621.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.46x = 21,798,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798,024.84/5,546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.08

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