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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.68, 8,301.78 and 2,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.68, 8,301.78 and 2,074.20 is: 3,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.68 : 8,301.78 = 2,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.68/8,301.78 = 2,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.68x = 8,301.78 × 2,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.68x = 17,219,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,219,552.08/5,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.09

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