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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.92, 8,302.47 and 2,724.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.92, 8,302.47 and 2,724.54 is: 4,085.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.92 : 8,302.47 = 2,724.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.92/8,302.47 = 2,724.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.92x = 8,302.47 × 2,724.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.92x = 22,620,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620,411.61/5,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.38

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