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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.44, 8,279.17 and 2,752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.44, 8,279.17 and 2,752.18 is: 4,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.44 : 8,279.17 = 2,752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.44/8,279.17 = 2,752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.44x = 8,279.17 × 2,752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.44x = 22,785,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785,766.09/5,523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.29

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