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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.30, 8,282.84 and 2,747.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.30, 8,282.84 and 2,747.55 is: 4,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.30 : 8,282.84 = 2,747.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.30/8,282.84 = 2,747.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.30x = 8,282.84 × 2,747.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.30x = 22,757,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,503.30/5,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.80

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