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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.46, 8,313.99 and 2,256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.46, 8,313.99 and 2,256.73 is: 3,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.46 : 8,313.99 = 2,256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.46/8,313.99 = 2,256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.46x = 8,313.99 × 2,256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.46x = 18,762,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,762,430.65/5,547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.17

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