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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.72, 8,264.88 and 2,220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.72, 8,264.88 and 2,220.12 is: 3,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.72 : 8,264.88 = 2,220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.72/8,264.88 = 2,220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.72x = 8,264.88 × 2,220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.72x = 18,349,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,349,025.39/5,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.91

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