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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.29, 8,304.80 and 2,617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.29, 8,304.80 and 2,617.41 is: 3,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.29 : 8,304.80 = 2,617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.29/8,304.80 = 2,617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.29x = 8,304.80 × 2,617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.29x = 21,737,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,737,053.48/5,536.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.29

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