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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.53, 8,291.77 and 2,752.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.53, 8,291.77 and 2,752.95 is: 4,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.53 : 8,291.77 = 2,752.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.53/8,291.77 = 2,752.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.53x = 8,291.77 × 2,752.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.53x = 22,826,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,826,821.34/5,526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.41

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