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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.94, 8,307.88 and 2,937.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.94, 8,307.88 and 2,937.88 is: 4,409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.94 : 8,307.88 = 2,937.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.94/8,307.88 = 2,937.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.94x = 8,307.88 × 2,937.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.94x = 24,407,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407,554.49/5,534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.72

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