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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.63, 8,005.55 and 2,740.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.63, 8,005.55 and 2,740.17 is: 4,110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.63 : 8,005.55 = 2,740.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.63/8,005.55 = 2,740.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.63x = 8,005.55 × 2,740.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.63x = 21,936,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,936,554.24/5,336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.57

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