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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.34, 8,282.27 and 2,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.34, 8,282.27 and 2,236.20 is: 3,355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.34 : 8,282.27 = 2,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.34/8,282.27 = 2,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.34x = 8,282.27 × 2,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.34x = 18,520,812.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520,812.17/5,520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.01

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