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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.16, 8,268.93 and 2,226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.16, 8,268.93 and 2,226.66 is: 3,343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.16 : 8,268.93 = 2,226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.16/8,268.93 = 2,226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.16x = 8,268.93 × 2,226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.16x = 18,412,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,412,069.24/5,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.30

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