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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.02, 8,262.54 and 2,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.02, 8,262.54 and 2,224.14 is: 3,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.02 : 8,262.54 = 2,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.02/8,262.54 = 2,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.02x = 8,262.54 × 2,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.02x = 18,377,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377,045.72/5,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.99

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