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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.82, 8,273.58 and 2,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.82, 8,273.58 and 2,396.48 is: 3,592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.82 : 8,273.58 = 2,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.82/8,273.58 = 2,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.82x = 8,273.58 × 2,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.82x = 19,827,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827,469.00/5,518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.70

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