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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.16, 8,325.90 and 2,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.16, 8,325.90 and 2,469 is: 3,704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.16 : 8,325.90 = 2,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.16/8,325.90 = 2,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.16x = 8,325.90 × 2,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.16x = 20,556,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556,647.10/5,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.46

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