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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.09, 8,266.58 and 2,224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.09, 8,266.58 and 2,224.13 is: 3,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.09 : 8,266.58 = 2,224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.09/8,266.58 = 2,224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.09x = 8,266.58 × 2,224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.09x = 18,385,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,385,922.35/5,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.17

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