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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.23, 8,273.07 and 2,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.23, 8,273.07 and 2,227.68 is: 3,343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.23 : 8,273.07 = 2,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.23/8,273.07 = 2,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.23x = 8,273.07 × 2,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.23x = 18,429,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429,752.58/5,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.43

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