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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.16, 8,280.48 and 2,239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.16, 8,280.48 and 2,239.52 is: 3,356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.16 : 8,280.48 = 2,239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.16/8,280.48 = 2,239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.16x = 8,280.48 × 2,239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.16x = 18,544,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544,300.57/5,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.94

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