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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.15, 8,291.21 and 2,752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.15, 8,291.21 and 2,752.58 is: 4,129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.15 : 8,291.21 = 2,752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.15/8,291.21 = 2,752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.15x = 8,291.21 × 2,752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.15x = 22,822,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,163.60/5,526.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.85

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