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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.81, 8,277.28 and 5,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.81, 8,277.28 and 5,346.02 is: 7,987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.81 : 8,277.28 = 5,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.81/8,277.28 = 5,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.81x = 8,277.28 × 5,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.81x = 44,250,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250,477.70/5,539.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,987.72

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