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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.44, 8,310.66 and 2,766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.44, 8,310.66 and 2,766.06 is: 4,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.44 : 8,310.66 = 2,766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.44/8,310.66 = 2,766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.44x = 8,310.66 × 2,766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.44x = 22,987,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,987,784.20/5,541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.34

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