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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.87, 8,289.99 and 1,827.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.87, 8,289.99 and 1,827.91 is: 2,742.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.87 : 8,289.99 = 1,827.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.87/8,289.99 = 1,827.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.87x = 8,289.99 × 1,827.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.87x = 15,153,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153,334.90/5,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.26

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