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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.89, 8,286.51 and 1,827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.89, 8,286.51 and 1,827.14 is: 2,740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.89 : 8,286.51 = 1,827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.89/8,286.51 = 1,827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.89x = 8,286.51 × 1,827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.89x = 15,140,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140,563.31/5,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.43

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