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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.48, 8,263.65 and 2,226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.48, 8,263.65 and 2,226.98 is: 3,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.48 : 8,263.65 = 2,226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.48/8,263.65 = 2,226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.48x = 8,263.65 × 2,226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.48x = 18,402,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,983.28/5,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.45

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