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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.76, 8,267.04 and 2,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.76, 8,267.04 and 2,226.24 is: 3,337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.76 : 8,267.04 = 2,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.76/8,267.04 = 2,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.76x = 8,267.04 × 2,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.76x = 18,404,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,404,415.13/5,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.91

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