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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.94, 8,290.79 and 2,409.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.94, 8,290.79 and 2,409.35 is: 3,612.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.94 : 8,290.79 = 2,409.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.94/8,290.79 = 2,409.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.94x = 8,290.79 × 2,409.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.94x = 19,975,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975,402.84/5,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.23

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