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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.83, 8,273.72 and 2,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.83, 8,273.72 and 2,228.88 is: 3,343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.83 : 8,273.72 = 2,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.83/8,273.72 = 2,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.83x = 8,273.72 × 2,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.83x = 18,441,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,441,129.03/5,515.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.31

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