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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.67, 8,305.63 and 1,839.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.67, 8,305.63 and 1,839.94 is: 2,759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.67 : 8,305.63 = 1,839.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.67/8,305.63 = 1,839.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.67x = 8,305.63 × 1,839.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.67x = 15,281,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,860.86/5,537.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.62

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