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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.88, 8,269.28 and 2,225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.88, 8,269.28 and 2,225.93 is: 3,338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.88 : 8,269.28 = 2,225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.88/8,269.28 = 2,225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.88x = 8,269.28 × 2,225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.88x = 18,406,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406,797.08/5,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.87

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