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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.03, 8,305.66 and 2,765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.03, 8,305.66 and 2,765.27 is: 4,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.03 : 8,305.66 = 2,765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.03/8,305.66 = 2,765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.03x = 8,305.66 × 2,765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.03x = 22,967,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967,378.60/5,540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.72

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