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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.69, 8,305.05 and 2,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.69, 8,305.05 and 2,759.01 is: 4,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.69 : 8,305.05 = 2,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.69/8,305.05 = 2,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.69x = 8,305.05 × 2,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.69x = 22,913,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913,726.35/5,535.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.27

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