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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.47, 8,306.17 and 2,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.47, 8,306.17 and 2,027.72 is: 3,041.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.47 : 8,306.17 = 2,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.47/8,306.17 = 2,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.47x = 8,306.17 × 2,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.47x = 16,842,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,842,602.73/5,537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.57

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