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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.34, 8,294.46 and 2,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.34, 8,294.46 and 2,568.20 is: 3,853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.34 : 8,294.46 = 2,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.34/8,294.46 = 2,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.34x = 8,294.46 × 2,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.34x = 21,301,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,301,832.17/5,528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.21

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