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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.71, 8,256.50 and 2,222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.71, 8,256.50 and 2,222.21 is: 3,334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.71 : 8,256.50 = 2,222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.71/8,256.50 = 2,222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.71x = 8,256.50 × 2,222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.71x = 18,347,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,347,624.47/5,502.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.29

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