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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,582.93, 8,361.54 and 3,112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,582.93, 8,361.54 and 3,112.27 is: 4,661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,582.93 : 8,361.54 = 3,112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,582.93/8,361.54 = 3,112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,582.93x = 8,361.54 × 3,112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,582.93x = 26,023,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023,349.19/5,582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.24

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