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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.69, 8,228.70 and 2,716.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.69, 8,228.70 and 2,716.11 is: 4,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.69 : 8,228.70 = 2,716.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.69/8,228.70 = 2,716.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.69x = 8,228.70 × 2,716.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.69x = 22,350,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350,054.36/5,492.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.05

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