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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,542.76, 8,313.28 and 2,422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,542.76, 8,313.28 and 2,422.22 is: 3,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,542.76 : 8,313.28 = 2,422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,542.76/8,313.28 = 2,422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,542.76x = 8,313.28 × 2,422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,542.76x = 20,136,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,136,593.66/5,542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.95

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