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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.58, 8,269.92 and 2,223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.58, 8,269.92 and 2,223.87 is: 3,337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.58 : 8,269.92 = 2,223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.58/8,269.92 = 2,223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.58x = 8,269.92 × 2,223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.58x = 18,391,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,391,226.99/5,510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.44

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