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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.66, 8,328.72 and 1,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.66, 8,328.72 and 1,855.28 is: 2,782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.66 : 8,328.72 = 1,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.66/8,328.72 = 1,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.66x = 8,328.72 × 1,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.66x = 15,452,107.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452,107.64/5,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.83

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