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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.59, 8,302.79 and 2,761.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.59, 8,302.79 and 2,761.35 is: 4,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.59 : 8,302.79 = 2,761.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.59/8,302.79 = 2,761.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.59x = 8,302.79 × 2,761.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.59x = 22,926,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,926,909.17/5,534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.48

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