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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.85, 8,317.96 and 2,257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.85, 8,317.96 and 2,257.71 is: 3,385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.85 : 8,317.96 = 2,257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.85/8,317.96 = 2,257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.85x = 8,317.96 × 2,257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.85x = 18,779,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,779,541.47/5,546.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.62

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