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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.34, 8,285.58 and 2,927.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.34, 8,285.58 and 2,927.68 is: 4,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.34 : 8,285.58 = 2,927.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.34/8,285.58 = 2,927.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.34x = 8,285.58 × 2,927.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.34x = 24,257,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257,526.85/5,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.23

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