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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.13, 8,293.82 and 2,751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.13, 8,293.82 and 2,751.06 is: 4,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.13 : 8,293.82 = 2,751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.13/8,293.82 = 2,751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.13x = 8,293.82 × 2,751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.13x = 22,816,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,816,796.45/5,525.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.64

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