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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.52, 7,992.04 and 2,555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.52, 7,992.04 and 2,555.58 is: 3,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.52 : 7,992.04 = 2,555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.52/7,992.04 = 2,555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.52x = 7,992.04 × 2,555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.52x = 20,424,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,424,297.58/5,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.73

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