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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,582.60, 8,369.76 and 2,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,582.60, 8,369.76 and 2,297.24 is: 3,444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,582.60 : 8,369.76 = 2,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,582.60/8,369.76 = 2,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,582.60x = 8,369.76 × 2,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,582.60x = 19,227,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,227,347.46/5,582.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.16

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