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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.77, 8,306.11 and 2,075.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.77, 8,306.11 and 2,075.29 is: 3,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.77 : 8,306.11 = 2,075.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.77/8,306.11 = 2,075.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.77x = 8,306.11 × 2,075.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.77x = 17,237,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237,535.11/5,537.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.72

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