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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.37, 8,289.69 and 2,748.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.37, 8,289.69 and 2,748.30 is: 4,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.37 : 8,289.69 = 2,748.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.37/8,289.69 = 2,748.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.37x = 8,289.69 × 2,748.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.37x = 22,782,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,541.29/5,522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.50

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