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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,516.58, 8,270.21 and 2,394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,516.58, 8,270.21 and 2,394.22 is: 3,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,516.58 : 8,270.21 = 2,394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,516.58/8,270.21 = 2,394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,516.58x = 8,270.21 × 2,394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,516.58x = 19,800,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800,716.88/5,516.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.31

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