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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,548.82, 8,317.31 and 2,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,548.82, 8,317.31 and 2,770.02 is: 4,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,548.82 : 8,317.31 = 2,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,548.82/8,317.31 = 2,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,548.82x = 8,317.31 × 2,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,548.82x = 23,039,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,115.05/5,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.07

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