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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.69, 8,315.46 and 2,259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.69, 8,315.46 and 2,259.09 is: 3,386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.69 : 8,315.46 = 2,259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.69/8,315.46 = 2,259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.69x = 8,315.46 × 2,259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.69x = 18,785,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,785,372.53/5,547.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.16

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