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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.80, 8,289.58 and 2,752.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.80, 8,289.58 and 2,752.06 is: 4,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.80 : 8,289.58 = 2,752.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.80/8,289.58 = 2,752.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.80x = 8,289.58 × 2,752.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.80x = 22,813,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813,421.53/5,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.56

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