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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.26, 8,305.60 and 2,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.26, 8,305.60 and 2,073.50 is: 3,110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.26 : 8,305.60 = 2,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.26/8,305.60 = 2,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.26x = 8,305.60 × 2,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.26x = 17,221,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221,661.60/5,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.70

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