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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.24, 8,263.30 and 2,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.24, 8,263.30 and 2,226.74 is: 3,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.24 : 8,263.30 = 2,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.24/8,263.30 = 2,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.24x = 8,263.30 × 2,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.24x = 18,400,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400,220.64/5,507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.10

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