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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.11, 7,827.69 and 2,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.11, 7,827.69 and 2,446.44 is: 3,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.11 : 7,827.69 = 2,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.11/7,827.69 = 2,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.11x = 7,827.69 × 2,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.11x = 19,149,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,149,973.92/5,222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.10

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