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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.06, 8,295.06 and 2,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.06, 8,295.06 and 2,757.06 is: 4,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.06 : 8,295.06 = 2,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.06/8,295.06 = 2,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.06x = 8,295.06 × 2,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.06x = 22,869,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869,978.12/5,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.32

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