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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.67, 8,308.64 and 2,615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.67, 8,308.64 and 2,615.27 is: 3,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.67 : 8,308.64 = 2,615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.67/8,308.64 = 2,615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.67x = 8,308.64 × 2,615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.67x = 21,729,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729,301.93/5,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.62

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