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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,516.72, 8,274.36 and 2,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,516.72, 8,274.36 and 2,438 is: 3,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,516.72 : 8,274.36 = 2,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,516.72/8,274.36 = 2,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,516.72x = 8,274.36 × 2,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,516.72x = 20,172,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,172,889.68/5,516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.68

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