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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.37, 8,280.48 and 2,923.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.37, 8,280.48 and 2,923.11 is: 4,380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.37 : 8,280.48 = 2,923.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.37/8,280.48 = 2,923.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.37x = 8,280.48 × 2,923.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.37x = 24,204,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,204,753.89/5,525.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.66

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