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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.26, 8,252.61 and 2,909.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.26, 8,252.61 and 2,909.02 is: 4,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.26 : 8,252.61 = 2,909.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.26/8,252.61 = 2,909.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.26x = 8,252.61 × 2,909.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.26x = 24,007,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007,007.54/5,504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.53

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