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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.07, 8,325.81 and 2,775.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.07, 8,325.81 and 2,775.45 is: 4,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.07 : 8,325.81 = 2,775.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.07/8,325.81 = 2,775.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.07x = 8,325.81 × 2,775.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.07x = 23,107,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,107,869.36/5,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.03

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