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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.93, 8,269.98 and 2,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.93, 8,269.98 and 2,225.50 is: 3,338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.93 : 8,269.98 = 2,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.93/8,269.98 = 2,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.93x = 8,269.98 × 2,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.93x = 18,404,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,404,840.49/5,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.49

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