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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.28, 8,266.62 and 2,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.28, 8,266.62 and 2,223.48 is: 3,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.28 : 8,266.62 = 2,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.28/8,266.62 = 2,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.28x = 8,266.62 × 2,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.28x = 18,380,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,380,664.24/5,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.70

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