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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.72, 8,314.92 and 2,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.72, 8,314.92 and 2,462.96 is: 3,696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.72 : 8,314.92 = 2,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.72/8,314.92 = 2,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.72x = 8,314.92 × 2,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.72x = 20,479,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,479,315.36/5,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.15

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