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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.77, 8,282.15 and 2,752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.77, 8,282.15 and 2,752.30 is: 4,125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.77 : 8,282.15 = 2,752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.77/8,282.15 = 2,752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.77x = 8,282.15 × 2,752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.77x = 22,794,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794,921.77/5,524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.95

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