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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.97, 8,281.44 and 2,753.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.97, 8,281.44 and 2,753.69 is: 4,127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.97 : 8,281.44 = 2,753.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.97/8,281.44 = 2,753.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.97x = 8,281.44 × 2,753.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.97x = 22,804,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,518.51/5,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.54

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