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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.26, 8,304.90 and 2,415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.26, 8,304.90 and 2,415.33 is: 3,623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.26 : 8,304.90 = 2,415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.26/8,304.90 = 2,415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.26x = 8,304.90 × 2,415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.26x = 20,059,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,074.12/5,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.22

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