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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.77, 8,308.73 and 2,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.77, 8,308.73 and 2,075.59 is: 3,112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.77 : 8,308.73 = 2,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.77/8,308.73 = 2,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.77x = 8,308.73 × 2,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.77x = 17,245,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,516.90/5,540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.48

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