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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.72, 8,282.44 and 2,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.72, 8,282.44 and 2,924.24 is: 4,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.72 : 8,282.44 = 2,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.72/8,282.44 = 2,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.72x = 8,282.44 × 2,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.72x = 24,219,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219,842.35/5,522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.49

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