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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,531.58, 8,277.93 and 4,222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,531.58, 8,277.93 and 4,222.62 is: 6,319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,531.58 : 8,277.93 = 4,222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,531.58/8,277.93 = 4,222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,531.58x = 8,277.93 × 4,222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,531.58x = 34,954,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,954,552.78/5,531.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,319.09

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