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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.67, 8,302.57 and 2,767.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.67, 8,302.57 and 2,767.11 is: 4,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.67 : 8,302.57 = 2,767.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.67/8,302.57 = 2,767.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.67x = 8,302.57 × 2,767.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.67x = 22,974,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,974,172.04/5,539.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.21

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