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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.74, 8,296.92 and 2,567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.74, 8,296.92 and 2,567.76 is: 3,852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.74 : 8,296.92 = 2,567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.74/8,296.92 = 2,567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.74x = 8,296.92 × 2,567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.74x = 21,304,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,304,499.30/5,530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.02

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