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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.96, 8,286.47 and 2,562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.96, 8,286.47 and 2,562.82 is: 3,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.96 : 8,286.47 = 2,562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.96/8,286.47 = 2,562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.96x = 8,286.47 × 2,562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.96x = 21,236,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236,731.05/5,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.17

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