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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.92, 8,305.05 and 2,761.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.92, 8,305.05 and 2,761.99 is: 4,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.92 : 8,305.05 = 2,761.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.92/8,305.05 = 2,761.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.92x = 8,305.05 × 2,761.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.92x = 22,938,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938,465.05/5,534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.32

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