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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.44, 8,004.66 and 2,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.44, 8,004.66 and 2,737.72 is: 4,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.44 : 8,004.66 = 2,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.44/8,004.66 = 2,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.44x = 8,004.66 × 2,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.44x = 21,914,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914,517.78/5,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.58

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