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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.19, 8,266.71 and 2,224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.19, 8,266.71 and 2,224.21 is: 3,336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.19 : 8,266.71 = 2,224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.19/8,266.71 = 2,224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.19x = 8,266.71 × 2,224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.19x = 18,386,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,386,899.05/5,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.28

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