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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.26, 8,295.36 and 2,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.26, 8,295.36 and 2,725.06 is: 4,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.26 : 8,295.36 = 2,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.26/8,295.36 = 2,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.26x = 8,295.36 × 2,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.26x = 22,605,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,353.72/5,534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.62

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