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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.52, 8,323.11 and 2,625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.52, 8,323.11 and 2,625.45 is: 3,939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.52 : 8,323.11 = 2,625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.52/8,323.11 = 2,625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.52x = 8,323.11 × 2,625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.52x = 21,851,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,909.15/5,547.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.04

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