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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.81, 8,316.84 and 2,084.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.81, 8,316.84 and 2,084.25 is: 3,124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.81 : 8,316.84 = 2,084.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.81/8,316.84 = 2,084.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.81x = 8,316.84 × 2,084.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.81x = 17,334,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334,373.77/5,547.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.54

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