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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.76, 8,262.45 and 2,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.76, 8,262.45 and 2,225.07 is: 3,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.76 : 8,262.45 = 2,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.76/8,262.45 = 2,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.76x = 8,262.45 × 2,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.76x = 18,384,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,384,529.62/5,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.30

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