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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,449.97, 8,162.65 and 2,522.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,449.97, 8,162.65 and 2,522.13 is: 3,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,449.97 : 8,162.65 = 2,522.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,449.97/8,162.65 = 2,522.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,449.97x = 8,162.65 × 2,522.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,449.97x = 20,587,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587,264.44/5,449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.50

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