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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.22, 7,556.64 and 2,263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.22, 7,556.64 and 2,263.62 is: 3,396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.22 : 7,556.64 = 2,263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.22/7,556.64 = 2,263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.22x = 7,556.64 × 2,263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.22x = 17,105,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,105,361.44/5,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.47

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