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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,538.77, 8,307.60 and 2,076.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,538.77, 8,307.60 and 2,076.29 is: 3,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,538.77 : 8,307.60 = 2,076.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,538.77/8,307.60 = 2,076.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,538.77x = 8,307.60 × 2,076.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,538.77x = 17,248,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,986.80/5,538.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.23

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