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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.38, 8,283.69 and 2,232.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.38, 8,283.69 and 2,232.78 is: 3,349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.38 : 8,283.69 = 2,232.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.38/8,283.69 = 2,232.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.38x = 8,283.69 × 2,232.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.38x = 18,495,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,495,657.36/5,521.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.83

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