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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.67, 8,284.02 and 2,402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.67, 8,284.02 and 2,402.55 is: 3,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.67 : 8,284.02 = 2,402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.67/8,284.02 = 2,402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.67x = 8,284.02 × 2,402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.67x = 19,902,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,902,772.25/5,522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.83

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