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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.72, 8,307.05 and 2,762.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.72, 8,307.05 and 2,762.57 is: 4,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.72 : 8,307.05 = 2,762.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.72/8,307.05 = 2,762.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.72x = 8,307.05 × 2,762.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.72x = 22,948,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,751.77/5,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.08

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