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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.09, 8,268.84 and 2,226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.09, 8,268.84 and 2,226.59 is: 3,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.09 : 8,268.84 = 2,226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.09/8,268.84 = 2,226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.09x = 8,268.84 × 2,226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.09x = 18,411,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411,339.91/5,507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.21

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