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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.48, 8,289.81 and 2,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.48, 8,289.81 and 2,751.44 is: 4,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.48 : 8,289.81 = 2,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.48/8,289.81 = 2,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.48x = 8,289.81 × 2,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.48x = 22,808,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808,873.38/5,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.94

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