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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.69, 8,295.21 and 1,832.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.69, 8,295.21 and 1,832.31 is: 2,748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.69 : 8,295.21 = 1,832.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.69/8,295.21 = 1,832.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.69x = 8,295.21 × 1,832.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.69x = 15,199,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199,396.24/5,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.69

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