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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.37, 8,257.47 and 2,731.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.37, 8,257.47 and 2,731.17 is: 4,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.37 : 8,257.47 = 2,731.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.37/8,257.47 = 2,731.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.37x = 8,257.47 × 2,731.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.37x = 22,552,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,554.34/5,504.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.21

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