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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.68, 8,307.07 and 2,770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.68, 8,307.07 and 2,770.13 is: 4,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.68 : 8,307.07 = 2,770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.68/8,307.07 = 2,770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.68x = 8,307.07 × 2,770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.68x = 23,011,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011,615.36/5,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.71

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