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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.06, 8,322.03 and 2,773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.06, 8,322.03 and 2,773.62 is: 4,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.06 : 8,322.03 = 2,773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.06/8,322.03 = 2,773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.06x = 8,322.03 × 2,773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.06x = 23,082,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082,148.85/5,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.15

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