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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.28, 8,274.66 and 2,232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.28, 8,274.66 and 2,232.04 is: 3,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.28 : 8,274.66 = 2,232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.28/8,274.66 = 2,232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.28x = 8,274.66 × 2,232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.28x = 18,469,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469,372.11/5,520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.73

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