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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.13, 8,312.34 and 2,617.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.13, 8,312.34 and 2,617.73 is: 3,928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.13 : 8,312.34 = 2,617.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.13/8,312.34 = 2,617.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.13x = 8,312.34 × 2,617.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.13x = 21,759,461.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759,461.79/5,539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.32

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