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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.50, 8,307.32 and 2,573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.50, 8,307.32 and 2,573.06 is: 3,860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.50 : 8,307.32 = 2,573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.50/8,307.32 = 2,573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.50x = 8,307.32 × 2,573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.50x = 21,375,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375,178.40/5,536.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.77

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