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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.08, 8,265.72 and 2,220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.08, 8,265.72 and 2,220.56 is: 3,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.08 : 8,265.72 = 2,220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.08/8,265.72 = 2,220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.08x = 8,265.72 × 2,220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.08x = 18,354,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354,527.20/5,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.29

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