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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.63, 8,307.77 and 2,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.63, 8,307.77 and 2,771.62 is: 4,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.63 : 8,307.77 = 2,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.63/8,307.77 = 2,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.63x = 8,307.77 × 2,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.63x = 23,025,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,025,946.86/5,542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.34

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