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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.74, 8,247.36 and 2,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.74, 8,247.36 and 2,725.40 is: 4,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.74 : 8,247.36 = 2,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.74/8,247.36 = 2,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.74x = 8,247.36 × 2,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.74x = 22,477,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477,354.94/5,499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.99

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