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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.73, 8,323.65 and 2,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.73, 8,323.65 and 2,775.24 is: 4,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.73 : 8,323.65 = 2,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.73/8,323.65 = 2,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.73x = 8,323.65 × 2,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.73x = 23,100,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100,126.43/5,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.14

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