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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.02, 8,315.66 and 2,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.02, 8,315.66 and 2,262.88 is: 3,392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.02 : 8,315.66 = 2,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.02/8,315.66 = 2,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.02x = 8,315.66 × 2,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.02x = 18,817,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817,340.70/5,547.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.33

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