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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.70, 8,286.93 and 2,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.70, 8,286.93 and 2,927.22 is: 4,389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.70 : 8,286.93 = 2,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.70/8,286.93 = 2,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.70x = 8,286.93 × 2,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.70x = 24,257,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257,667.23/5,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.97

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