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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.98, 8,263.36 and 2,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.98, 8,263.36 and 2,222 is: 3,332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.98 : 8,263.36 = 2,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.98/8,263.36 = 2,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.98x = 8,263.36 × 2,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.98x = 18,361,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,361,185.92/5,508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.96

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