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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.39, 8,256.24 and 2,729.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.39, 8,256.24 and 2,729.31 is: 4,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.39 : 8,256.24 = 2,729.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.39/8,256.24 = 2,729.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.39x = 8,256.24 × 2,729.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.39x = 22,533,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533,838.39/5,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.28

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