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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.91, 8,272.33 and 2,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.91, 8,272.33 and 2,227.96 is: 3,341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.91 : 8,272.33 = 2,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.91/8,272.33 = 2,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.91x = 8,272.33 × 2,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.91x = 18,430,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,430,378.59/5,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.92

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