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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.92, 8,292.96 and 1,831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.92, 8,292.96 and 1,831.26 is: 2,747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.92 : 8,292.96 = 1,831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.92/8,292.96 = 1,831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.92x = 8,292.96 × 1,831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.92x = 15,186,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,565.93/5,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.25

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