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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.09, 8,277.71 and 2,922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.09, 8,277.71 and 2,922.42 is: 4,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.09 : 8,277.71 = 2,922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.09/8,277.71 = 2,922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.09x = 8,277.71 × 2,922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.09x = 24,190,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190,930.65/5,520.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.34

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