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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.97, 8,284.44 and 2,755.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.97, 8,284.44 and 2,755.69 is: 4,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.97 : 8,284.44 = 2,755.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.97/8,284.44 = 2,755.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.97x = 8,284.44 × 2,755.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.97x = 22,829,348.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,829,348.46/5,526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.54

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