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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.02, 8,284.92 and 2,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.02, 8,284.92 and 2,711.67 is: 4,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.02 : 8,284.92 = 2,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.02/8,284.92 = 2,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.02x = 8,284.92 × 2,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.02x = 22,465,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,465,969.02/5,524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.96

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