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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.57, 8,256.63 and 2,737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.57, 8,256.63 and 2,737.17 is: 4,102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.57 : 8,256.63 = 2,737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.57/8,256.63 = 2,737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.57x = 8,256.63 × 2,737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.57x = 22,599,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,799.94/5,508.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.66

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