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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.02, 8,241.86 and 2,858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.02, 8,241.86 and 2,858.04 is: 4,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.02 : 8,241.86 = 2,858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.02/8,241.86 = 2,858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.02x = 8,241.86 × 2,858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.02x = 23,555,565.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,555,565.55/5,497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.15

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