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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.77, 8,291.50 and 2,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.77, 8,291.50 and 2,240.17 is: 3,362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.77 : 8,291.50 = 2,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.77/8,291.50 = 2,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.77x = 8,291.50 × 2,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.77x = 18,574,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,389.87/5,524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.02

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