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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.28, 8,305.62 and 2,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.28, 8,305.62 and 2,074.24 is: 3,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.28 : 8,305.62 = 2,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.28/8,305.62 = 2,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.28x = 8,305.62 × 2,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.28x = 17,227,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227,849.23/5,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.25

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