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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.62, 8,302.42 and 1,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.62, 8,302.42 and 1,837.44 is: 2,755.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.62 : 8,302.42 = 1,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.62/8,302.42 = 1,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.62x = 8,302.42 × 1,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.62x = 15,255,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,198.60/5,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.82

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