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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.70, 8,272.46 and 2,227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.70, 8,272.46 and 2,227.86 is: 3,341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.70 : 8,272.46 = 2,227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.70/8,272.46 = 2,227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.70x = 8,272.46 × 2,227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.70x = 18,429,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429,882.74/5,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.96

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