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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.62, 8,292.33 and 2,242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.62, 8,292.33 and 2,242.95 is: 3,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.62 : 8,292.33 = 2,242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.62/8,292.33 = 2,242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.62x = 8,292.33 × 2,242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.62x = 18,599,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599,281.57/5,527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.79

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