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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.97, 8,272.89 and 2,709.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.97, 8,272.89 and 2,709.45 is: 4,060.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.97 : 8,272.89 = 2,709.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.97/8,272.89 = 2,709.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.97x = 8,272.89 × 2,709.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.97x = 22,414,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,981.81/5,519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.71

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