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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.46, 8,285.72 and 2,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.46, 8,285.72 and 2,562.32 is: 3,844.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.46 : 8,285.72 = 2,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.46/8,285.72 = 2,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.46x = 8,285.72 × 2,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.46x = 21,230,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,230,611.83/5,522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.41

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