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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.83, 8,237.91 and 2,722.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.83, 8,237.91 and 2,722.26 is: 4,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.83 : 8,237.91 = 2,722.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.83/8,237.91 = 2,722.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.83x = 8,237.91 × 2,722.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.83x = 22,425,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,732.88/5,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.27

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