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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.89, 8,306.70 and 2,764.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.89, 8,306.70 and 2,764.89 is: 4,148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.89 : 8,306.70 = 2,764.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.89/8,306.70 = 2,764.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.89x = 8,306.70 × 2,764.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.89x = 22,967,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967,111.76/5,536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.02

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