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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.28, 8,277.51 and 2,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.28, 8,277.51 and 2,235.92 is: 3,352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.28 : 8,277.51 = 2,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.28/8,277.51 = 2,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.28x = 8,277.51 × 2,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.28x = 18,507,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507,850.16/5,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.09

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