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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.92, 8,266.84 and 2,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.92, 8,266.84 and 2,737.32 is: 4,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.92 : 8,266.84 = 2,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.92/8,266.84 = 2,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.92x = 8,266.84 × 2,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.92x = 22,628,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,986.47/5,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.23

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