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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.97, 8,278.44 and 2,751.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.97, 8,278.44 and 2,751.69 is: 4,124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.97 : 8,278.44 = 2,751.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.97/8,278.44 = 2,751.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.97x = 8,278.44 × 2,751.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.97x = 22,779,659.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779,659.17/5,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.53

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