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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.72, 8,252.16 and 2,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.72, 8,252.16 and 2,424 is: 3,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.72 : 8,252.16 = 2,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.72/8,252.16 = 2,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.72x = 8,252.16 × 2,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.72x = 20,003,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,235.84/5,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.15

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