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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.34, 8,257.75 and 2,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.34, 8,257.75 and 2,731.32 is: 4,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.34 : 8,257.75 = 2,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.34/8,257.75 = 2,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.34x = 8,257.75 × 2,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.34x = 22,554,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,550.90/5,503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.34

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