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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.14, 8,291.93 and 2,605.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.14, 8,291.93 and 2,605.47 is: 3,908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.14 : 8,291.93 = 2,605.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.14/8,291.93 = 2,605.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.14x = 8,291.93 × 2,605.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.14x = 21,604,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604,361.83/5,527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.78

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