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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.46, 8,257.62 and 2,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.46, 8,257.62 and 2,222.96 is: 3,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.46 : 8,257.62 = 2,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.46/8,257.62 = 2,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.46x = 8,257.62 × 2,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.46x = 18,356,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,356,317.67/5,503.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.42

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