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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.56, 7,983.88 and 2,202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.56, 7,983.88 and 2,202.08 is: 3,303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.56 : 7,983.88 = 2,202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.56/7,983.88 = 2,202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.56x = 7,983.88 × 2,202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.56x = 17,581,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,142.47/5,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.14

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