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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.07, 8,259.27 and 2,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.07, 8,259.27 and 2,220.28 is: 3,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.07 : 8,259.27 = 2,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.07/8,259.27 = 2,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.07x = 8,259.27 × 2,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.07x = 18,337,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337,892.00/5,508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.28

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