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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.34, 8,261.91 and 2,220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.34, 8,261.91 and 2,220.15 is: 3,330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.34 : 8,261.91 = 2,220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.34/8,261.91 = 2,220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.34x = 8,261.91 × 2,220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.34x = 18,342,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342,679.49/5,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.59

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