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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.92, 8,283.18 and 1,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.92, 8,283.18 and 1,774.04 is: 2,661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.92 : 8,283.18 = 1,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.92/8,283.18 = 1,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.92x = 8,283.18 × 1,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.92x = 14,694,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,692.65/5,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.16

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