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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.48, 8,504.22 and 2,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.48, 8,504.22 and 2,548.74 is: 3,822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.48 : 8,504.22 = 2,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.48/8,504.22 = 2,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.48x = 8,504.22 × 2,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.48x = 21,675,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,675,045.68/5,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.44

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