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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.44, 8,288.71 and 2,564.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.44, 8,288.71 and 2,564.35 is: 3,847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.44 : 8,288.71 = 2,564.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.44/8,288.71 = 2,564.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.44x = 8,288.71 × 2,564.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.44x = 21,255,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255,153.49/5,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.48

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