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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,549.68, 8,327.31 and 2,429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,549.68, 8,327.31 and 2,429.71 is: 3,645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,549.68 : 8,327.31 = 2,429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,549.68/8,327.31 = 2,429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,549.68x = 8,327.31 × 2,429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,549.68x = 20,232,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232,936.23/5,549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.79

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