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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.66, 8,273.55 and 2,230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.66, 8,273.55 and 2,230.05 is: 3,345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.66 : 8,273.55 = 2,230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.66/8,273.55 = 2,230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.66x = 8,273.55 × 2,230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.66x = 18,450,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450,430.18/5,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.71

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