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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.24, 8,221.02 and 2,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.24, 8,221.02 and 2,706.52 is: 4,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.24 : 8,221.02 = 2,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.24/8,221.02 = 2,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.24x = 8,221.02 × 2,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.24x = 22,250,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250,355.05/5,483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.88

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