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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.22, 8,479.94 and 2,882.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.22, 8,479.94 and 2,882.03 is: 4,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.22 : 8,479.94 = 2,882.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.22/8,479.94 = 2,882.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.22x = 8,479.94 × 2,882.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.22x = 24,439,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,439,384.67/5,662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.22

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