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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.92, 8,238.94 and 4,454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.92, 8,238.94 and 4,454.62 is: 6,673.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.92 : 8,238.94 = 4,454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.92/8,238.94 = 4,454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.92x = 8,238.94 × 4,454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.92x = 36,701,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,701,346.90/5,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,673.07

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