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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.26, 8,264.63 and 3,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.26, 8,264.63 and 3,322.15 is: 4,975.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.26 : 8,264.63 = 3,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.26/8,264.63 = 3,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.26x = 8,264.63 × 3,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.26x = 27,456,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,456,328.20/5,518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.54

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