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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.32, 8,305.44 and 2,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.32, 8,305.44 and 2,763.12 is: 4,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.32 : 8,305.44 = 2,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.32/8,305.44 = 2,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.32x = 8,305.44 × 2,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.32x = 22,948,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,927.37/5,536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.16

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