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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.56, 8,284.32 and 2,404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.56, 8,284.32 and 2,404.44 is: 3,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.56 : 8,284.32 = 2,404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.56/8,284.32 = 2,404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.56x = 8,284.32 × 2,404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.56x = 19,919,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,919,150.38/5,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.56

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