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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.34, 8,281.08 and 2,924.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.34, 8,281.08 and 2,924.67 is: 4,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.34 : 8,281.08 = 2,924.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.34/8,281.08 = 2,924.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.34x = 8,281.08 × 2,924.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.34x = 24,219,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219,426.24/5,522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.72

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