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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,516.41, 8,274.61 and 2,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,516.41, 8,274.61 and 2,229.50 is: 3,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,516.41 : 8,274.61 = 2,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,516.41/8,274.61 = 2,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,516.41x = 8,274.61 × 2,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,516.41x = 18,448,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,448,258.11/5,516.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.25

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