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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,516.82, 8,277.06 and 2,228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,516.82, 8,277.06 and 2,228.13 is: 3,342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,516.82 : 8,277.06 = 2,228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,516.82/8,277.06 = 2,228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,516.82x = 8,277.06 × 2,228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,516.82x = 18,442,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,365.70/5,516.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.93

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