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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.92, 8,263.84 and 2,735.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.92, 8,263.84 and 2,735.32 is: 4,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.92 : 8,263.84 = 2,735.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.92/8,263.84 = 2,735.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.92x = 8,263.84 × 2,735.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.92x = 22,604,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,604,246.83/5,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.23

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