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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.96, 8,288.06 and 2,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.96, 8,288.06 and 2,752.32 is: 4,128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.96 : 8,288.06 = 2,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.96/8,288.06 = 2,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.96x = 8,288.06 × 2,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.96x = 22,811,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,811,393.30/5,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.79

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