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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.47, 8,285.19 and 2,756.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.47, 8,285.19 and 2,756.19 is: 4,131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.47 : 8,285.19 = 2,756.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.47/8,285.19 = 2,756.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.47x = 8,285.19 × 2,756.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.47x = 22,835,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835,557.83/5,527.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.29

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