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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,538.79, 8,301.22 and 4,364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,538.79, 8,301.22 and 4,364.15 is: 6,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,538.79 : 8,301.22 = 4,364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,538.79/8,301.22 = 4,364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,538.79x = 8,301.22 × 4,364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,538.79x = 36,227,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,227,747.44/5,538.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.74

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