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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.17, 8,242.25 and 2,862.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.17, 8,242.25 and 2,862.57 is: 4,291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.17 : 8,242.25 = 2,862.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.17/8,242.25 = 2,862.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.17x = 8,242.25 × 2,862.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.17x = 23,594,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594,034.18/5,498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.25

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