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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.35, 8,301.86 and 2,027.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.35, 8,301.86 and 2,027.01 is: 3,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.35 : 8,301.86 = 2,027.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.35/8,301.86 = 2,027.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.35x = 8,301.86 × 2,027.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.35x = 16,827,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,827,953.24/5,535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.09

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