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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.87, 8,308.47 and 2,767.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.87, 8,308.47 and 2,767.15 is: 4,148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.87 : 8,308.47 = 2,767.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.87/8,308.47 = 2,767.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.87x = 8,308.47 × 2,767.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.87x = 22,990,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990,782.76/5,541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.56

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