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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.63, 8,305.77 and 1,838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.63, 8,305.77 and 1,838.02 is: 2,757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.63 : 8,305.77 = 1,838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.63/8,305.77 = 1,838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.63x = 8,305.77 × 1,838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.63x = 15,266,162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266,162.19/5,536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.30

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