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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.32, 8,254.20 and 2,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.32, 8,254.20 and 2,905.36 is: 4,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.32 : 8,254.20 = 2,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.32/8,254.20 = 2,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.32x = 8,254.20 × 2,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.32x = 23,981,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,981,422.51/5,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.42

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