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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.64, 8,270.73 and 2,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.64, 8,270.73 and 2,226.32 is: 3,339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.64 : 8,270.73 = 2,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.64/8,270.73 = 2,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.64x = 8,270.73 × 2,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.64x = 18,413,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413,312.29/5,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.59

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