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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.74, 8,326.39 and 1,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.74, 8,326.39 and 1,852.82 is: 2,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.74 : 8,326.39 = 1,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.74/8,326.39 = 1,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.74x = 8,326.39 × 1,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.74x = 15,427,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,427,301.92/5,550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.32

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