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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,485.83, 8,229.98 and 2,562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,485.83, 8,229.98 and 2,562.54 is: 3,844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,485.83 : 8,229.98 = 2,562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,485.83/8,229.98 = 2,562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,485.83x = 8,229.98 × 2,562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,485.83x = 21,089,652.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089,652.95/5,485.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.39

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