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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.16, 8,266.67 and 2,224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.16, 8,266.67 and 2,224.19 is: 3,336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.16 : 8,266.67 = 2,224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.16/8,266.67 = 2,224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.16x = 8,266.67 × 2,224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.16x = 18,386,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,386,644.75/5,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.26

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