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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.42, 8,236.36 and 2,717.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.42, 8,236.36 and 2,717.43 is: 4,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.42 : 8,236.36 = 2,717.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.42/8,236.36 = 2,717.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.42x = 8,236.36 × 2,717.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.42x = 22,381,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,731.75/5,499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.83

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