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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.76, 8,295.52 and 1,832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.76, 8,295.52 and 1,832.12 is: 2,748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.76 : 8,295.52 = 1,832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.76/8,295.52 = 1,832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.76x = 8,295.52 × 1,832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.76x = 15,198,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198,388.10/5,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.47

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