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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.70, 8,306.01 and 2,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.70, 8,306.01 and 2,251.08 is: 3,376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.70 : 8,306.01 = 2,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.70/8,306.01 = 2,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.70x = 8,306.01 × 2,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.70x = 18,697,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,697,492.99/5,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.40

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