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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,509.24, 8,266.28 and 2,228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,509.24, 8,266.28 and 2,228.74 is: 3,344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,509.24 : 8,266.28 = 2,228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,509.24/8,266.28 = 2,228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,509.24x = 8,266.28 × 2,228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,509.24x = 18,423,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423,388.89/5,509.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.09

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