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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.47, 8,283.69 and 2,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.47, 8,283.69 and 2,755.19 is: 4,129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.47 : 8,283.69 = 2,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.47/8,283.69 = 2,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.47x = 8,283.69 × 2,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.47x = 22,823,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,823,098.43/5,526.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.78

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