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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.36, 8,272.48 and 2,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.36, 8,272.48 and 2,229.24 is: 3,341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.36 : 8,272.48 = 2,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.36/8,272.48 = 2,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.36x = 8,272.48 × 2,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.36x = 18,441,343.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,441,343.32/5,518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.82

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