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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.79, 8,279.09 and 2,745.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.79, 8,279.09 and 2,745.05 is: 4,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.79 : 8,279.09 = 2,745.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.79/8,279.09 = 2,745.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.79x = 8,279.09 × 2,745.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.79x = 22,726,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,502.28/5,526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.06

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