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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,547.57, 8,315.44 and 2,768.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,547.57, 8,315.44 and 2,768.77 is: 4,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,547.57 : 8,315.44 = 2,768.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,547.57/8,315.44 = 2,768.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,547.57x = 8,315.44 × 2,768.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,547.57x = 23,023,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,526.96/5,547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.20

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