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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.29, 8,282.88 and 2,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.29, 8,282.88 and 2,363.80 is: 3,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.29 : 8,282.88 = 2,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.29/8,282.88 = 2,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.29x = 8,282.88 × 2,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.29x = 19,579,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,579,025.19/5,524.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.17

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