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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.94, 8,305.45 and 2,027.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.94, 8,305.45 and 2,027.05 is: 3,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.94 : 8,305.45 = 2,027.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.94/8,305.45 = 2,027.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.94x = 8,305.45 × 2,027.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.94x = 16,835,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,835,573.05/5,536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.59

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