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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.96, 8,258.37 and 2,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.96, 8,258.37 and 2,223.46 is: 3,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.96 : 8,258.37 = 2,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.96/8,258.37 = 2,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.96x = 8,258.37 × 2,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.96x = 18,362,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362,155.36/5,503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.17

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