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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.66, 8,292.33 and 2,449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.66, 8,292.33 and 2,449.50 is: 3,673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.66 : 8,292.33 = 2,449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.66/8,292.33 = 2,449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.66x = 8,292.33 × 2,449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.66x = 20,312,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,062.34/5,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.29

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