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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,642.27, 8,465.42 and 2,522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,642.27, 8,465.42 and 2,522.01 is: 3,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,642.27 : 8,465.42 = 2,522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,642.27/8,465.42 = 2,522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,642.27x = 8,465.42 × 2,522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,642.27x = 21,349,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,349,880.20/5,642.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.92

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