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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.28, 8,302.95 and 2,414.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.28, 8,302.95 and 2,414.55 is: 3,622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.28 : 8,302.95 = 2,414.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.28/8,302.95 = 2,414.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.28x = 8,302.95 × 2,414.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.28x = 20,047,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,047,887.92/5,534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.49

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