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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.81, 8,327.39 and 1,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.81, 8,327.39 and 1,853.94 is: 2,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.81 : 8,327.39 = 1,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.81/8,327.39 = 1,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.81x = 8,327.39 × 1,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.81x = 15,438,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,472.15/5,552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.30

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