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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.59, 8,266.80 and 2,737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.59, 8,266.80 and 2,737.35 is: 4,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.59 : 8,266.80 = 2,737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.59/8,266.80 = 2,737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.59x = 8,266.80 × 2,737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.59x = 22,629,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629,138.80/5,510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.48

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