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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.71, 8,249.97 and 2,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.71, 8,249.97 and 2,382.74 is: 3,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.71 : 8,249.97 = 2,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.71/8,249.97 = 2,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.71x = 8,249.97 × 2,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.71x = 19,657,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657,533.52/5,499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.29

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