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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.13, 8,285.99 and 2,404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.13, 8,285.99 and 2,404.14 is: 3,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.13 : 8,285.99 = 2,404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.13/8,285.99 = 2,404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.13x = 8,285.99 × 2,404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.13x = 19,920,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,920,680.00/5,524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.12

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