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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.63, 8,272.02 and 2,225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.63, 8,272.02 and 2,225.98 is: 3,341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.63 : 8,272.02 = 2,225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.63/8,272.02 = 2,225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.63x = 8,272.02 × 2,225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.63x = 18,413,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413,369.77/5,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.43

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