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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.16, 8,282.58 and 2,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.16, 8,282.58 and 2,443 is: 3,663.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.16 : 8,282.58 = 2,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.16/8,282.58 = 2,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.16x = 8,282.58 × 2,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.16x = 20,234,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,234,342.94/5,523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.54

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