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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.39, 8,304.45 and 2,763.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.39, 8,304.45 and 2,763.39 is: 4,145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.39 : 8,304.45 = 2,763.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.39/8,304.45 = 2,763.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.39x = 8,304.45 × 2,763.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.39x = 22,948,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,434.09/5,535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.77

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