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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.34, 8,267.92 and 2,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.34, 8,267.92 and 2,738.10 is: 4,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.34 : 8,267.92 = 2,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.34/8,267.92 = 2,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.34x = 8,267.92 × 2,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.34x = 22,638,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,391.75/5,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.60

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