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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,516.92, 8,276.70 and 2,919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,516.92, 8,276.70 and 2,919.28 is: 4,379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,516.92 : 8,276.70 = 2,919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,516.92/8,276.70 = 2,919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,516.92x = 8,276.70 × 2,919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,516.92x = 24,162,004.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162,004.78/5,516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.62

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