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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.58, 8,306.43 and 2,762.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.58, 8,306.43 and 2,762.77 is: 4,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.58 : 8,306.43 = 2,762.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.58/8,306.43 = 2,762.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.58x = 8,306.43 × 2,762.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.58x = 22,948,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,755.61/5,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.19

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