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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.97, 8,282.94 and 2,754.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.97, 8,282.94 and 2,754.69 is: 4,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.97 : 8,282.94 = 2,754.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.97/8,282.94 = 2,754.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.97x = 8,282.94 × 2,754.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.97x = 22,816,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,816,931.99/5,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.04

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