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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.59, 8,302.15 and 2,415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.59, 8,302.15 and 2,415.25 is: 3,621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.59 : 8,302.15 = 2,415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.59/8,302.15 = 2,415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.59x = 8,302.15 × 2,415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.59x = 20,051,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051,726.28/5,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.67

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