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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.46, 8,259.13 and 2,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.46, 8,259.13 and 2,223.96 is: 3,336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.46 : 8,259.13 = 2,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.46/8,259.13 = 2,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.46x = 8,259.13 × 2,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.46x = 18,367,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,367,946.56/5,504.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.92

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