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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.63, 8,243.60 and 2,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.63, 8,243.60 and 2,207.94 is: 3,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.63 : 8,243.60 = 2,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.63/8,243.60 = 2,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.63x = 8,243.60 × 2,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.63x = 18,201,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,363.14/5,492.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.78

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