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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,543.02, 8,307.58 and 2,770.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,543.02, 8,307.58 and 2,770.47 is: 4,152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,543.02 : 8,307.58 = 2,770.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,543.02/8,307.58 = 2,770.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,543.02x = 8,307.58 × 2,770.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,543.02x = 23,015,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015,901.16/5,543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.23

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