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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,496.62, 8,247.24 and 2,375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,496.62, 8,247.24 and 2,375.02 is: 3,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,496.62 : 8,247.24 = 2,375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,496.62/8,247.24 = 2,375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,496.62x = 8,247.24 × 2,375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,496.62x = 19,587,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587,306.83/5,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.52

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