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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.73, 8,304.74 and 2,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.73, 8,304.74 and 2,612.44 is: 3,919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.73 : 8,304.74 = 2,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.73/8,304.74 = 2,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.73x = 8,304.74 × 2,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.73x = 21,695,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695,634.97/5,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.20

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