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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.40, 8,246.52 and 2,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.40, 8,246.52 and 2,723.92 is: 4,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.40 : 8,246.52 = 2,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.40/8,246.52 = 2,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.40x = 8,246.52 × 2,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.40x = 22,462,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462,860.76/5,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.12

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