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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,496.48, 8,245.26 and 2,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,496.48, 8,245.26 and 2,377.44 is: 3,566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,496.48 : 8,245.26 = 2,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,496.48/8,245.26 = 2,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,496.48x = 8,245.26 × 2,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,496.48x = 19,602,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602,610.93/5,496.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.39

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