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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.56, 8,316.48 and 2,773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.56, 8,316.48 and 2,773.12 is: 4,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.56 : 8,316.48 = 2,773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.56/8,316.48 = 2,773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.56x = 8,316.48 × 2,773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.56x = 23,062,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,597.02/5,546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.00

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