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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.08, 8,285.42 and 2,751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.08, 8,285.42 and 2,751.13 is: 4,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.08 : 8,285.42 = 2,751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.08/8,285.42 = 2,751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.08x = 8,285.42 × 2,751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.08x = 22,794,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794,264.13/5,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.10

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