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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.10, 8,305.65 and 2,772.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.10, 8,305.65 and 2,772.30 is: 4,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.10 : 8,305.65 = 2,772.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.10/8,305.65 = 2,772.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.10x = 8,305.65 × 2,772.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.10x = 23,025,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,025,753.50/5,537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.45

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