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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.11, 8,279.97 and 1,822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.11, 8,279.97 and 1,822.25 is: 2,733.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.11 : 8,279.97 = 1,822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.11/8,279.97 = 1,822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.11x = 8,279.97 × 1,822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.11x = 15,088,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,133.93/5,520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.31

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