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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.60, 8,292.96 and 1,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.60, 8,292.96 and 1,832.16 is: 2,747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.60 : 8,292.96 = 1,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.60/8,292.96 = 1,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.60x = 8,292.96 × 1,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.60x = 15,194,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,029.59/5,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.76

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