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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.04, 8,288.70 and 2,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.04, 8,288.70 and 2,927.28 is: 4,391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.04 : 8,288.70 = 2,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.04/8,288.70 = 2,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.04x = 8,288.70 × 2,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.04x = 24,263,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,263,345.74/5,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.52

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