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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.99, 8,285.06 and 1,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.99, 8,285.06 and 1,773.82 is: 2,660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.99 : 8,285.06 = 1,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.99/8,285.06 = 1,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.99x = 8,285.06 × 1,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.99x = 14,696,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,696,175.55/5,522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.91

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