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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.94, 8,279.92 and 2,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.94, 8,279.92 and 2,752.68 is: 4,126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.94 : 8,279.92 = 2,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.94/8,279.92 = 2,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.94x = 8,279.92 × 2,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.94x = 22,791,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791,970.19/5,523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.04

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