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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,506.94, 8,262.46 and 2,220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,506.94, 8,262.46 and 2,220.98 is: 3,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,506.94 : 8,262.46 = 2,220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,506.94/8,262.46 = 2,220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,506.94x = 8,262.46 × 2,220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,506.94x = 18,350,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,350,758.41/5,506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.30

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