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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.33, 8,286.64 and 2,746.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.33, 8,286.64 and 2,746.25 is: 4,122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.33 : 8,286.64 = 2,746.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.33/8,286.64 = 2,746.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.33x = 8,286.64 × 2,746.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.33x = 22,757,185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,185.10/5,520.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.43

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