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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.46, 8,316.90 and 1,847.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.46, 8,316.90 and 1,847.39 is: 2,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.46 : 8,316.90 = 1,847.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.46/8,316.90 = 1,847.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.46x = 8,316.90 × 1,847.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.46x = 15,364,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,364,516.31/5,546.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.15

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