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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.95, 8,312.39 and 2,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.95, 8,312.39 and 2,940.88 is: 4,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.95 : 8,312.39 = 2,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.95/8,312.39 = 2,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.95x = 8,312.39 × 2,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.95x = 24,445,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445,741.50/5,537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.22

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