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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.44, 8,278.34 and 1,821.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.44, 8,278.34 and 1,821.33 is: 2,732.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.44 : 8,278.34 = 1,821.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.44/8,278.34 = 1,821.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.44x = 8,278.34 × 1,821.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.44x = 15,077,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,579.89/5,518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.22

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