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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.81, 8,322.93 and 2,085.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.81, 8,322.93 and 2,085.06 is: 3,128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.81 : 8,322.93 = 2,085.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.81/8,322.93 = 2,085.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.81x = 8,322.93 × 2,085.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.81x = 17,353,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,353,808.43/5,547.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.05

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