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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.16, 8,263.80 and 2,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.16, 8,263.80 and 2,734.08 is: 4,102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.16 : 8,263.80 = 2,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.16/8,263.80 = 2,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.16x = 8,263.80 × 2,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.16x = 22,593,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593,890.30/5,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.64

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