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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.36, 8,302.95 and 2,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.36, 8,302.95 and 2,615.76 is: 3,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.36 : 8,302.95 = 2,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.36/8,302.95 = 2,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.36x = 8,302.95 × 2,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.36x = 21,718,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,718,524.49/5,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.60

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