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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.10, 8,291.55 and 2,753.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.10, 8,291.55 and 2,753.90 is: 4,133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.10 : 8,291.55 = 2,753.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.10/8,291.55 = 2,753.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.10x = 8,291.55 × 2,753.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.10x = 22,834,099.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,834,099.55/5,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.54

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