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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.97, 8,307.51 and 2,074.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.97, 8,307.51 and 2,074.79 is: 3,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.97 : 8,307.51 = 2,074.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.97/8,307.51 = 2,074.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.97x = 8,307.51 × 2,074.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.97x = 17,236,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,236,297.14/5,539.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.26

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