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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.48, 8,282.20 and 2,716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.48, 8,282.20 and 2,716.26 is: 4,071.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.48 : 8,282.20 = 2,716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.48/8,282.20 = 2,716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.48x = 8,282.20 × 2,716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.48x = 22,496,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,496,608.57/5,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.43

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