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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.13, 8,309.34 and 2,615.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.13, 8,309.34 and 2,615.73 is: 3,925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.13 : 8,309.34 = 2,615.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.13/8,309.34 = 2,615.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.13x = 8,309.34 × 2,615.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.13x = 21,734,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734,989.92/5,537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.32

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