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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.32, 8,254.02 and 2,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.32, 8,254.02 and 2,729.08 is: 4,093.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.32 : 8,254.02 = 2,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.32/8,254.02 = 2,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.32x = 8,254.02 × 2,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.32x = 22,525,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,525,880.90/5,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.14

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