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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.90, 8,272.95 and 2,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.90, 8,272.95 and 2,227.60 is: 3,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.90 : 8,272.95 = 2,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.90/8,272.95 = 2,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.90x = 8,272.95 × 2,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.90x = 18,428,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,428,823.42/5,518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.22

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