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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,548.29, 8,319.95 and 2,083.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,548.29, 8,319.95 and 2,083.11 is: 3,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,548.29 : 8,319.95 = 2,083.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,548.29/8,319.95 = 2,083.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,548.29x = 8,319.95 × 2,083.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,548.29x = 17,331,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,371.04/5,548.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.73

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