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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.98, 8,287.44 and 2,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.98, 8,287.44 and 2,757.70 is: 4,133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.98 : 8,287.44 = 2,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.98/8,287.44 = 2,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.98x = 8,287.44 × 2,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.98x = 22,854,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854,273.29/5,528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.54

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