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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.62, 8,252.35 and 2,866.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.62, 8,252.35 and 2,866.93 is: 4,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.62 : 8,252.35 = 2,866.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.62/8,252.35 = 2,866.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.62x = 8,252.35 × 2,866.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.62x = 23,658,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,658,881.99/5,498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.70

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