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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.58, 8,271.86 and 2,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.58, 8,271.86 and 2,227.64 is: 3,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.58 : 8,271.86 = 2,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.58/8,271.86 = 2,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.58x = 8,271.86 × 2,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.58x = 18,426,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426,673.71/5,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.45

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