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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.57, 8,285.67 and 2,236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.57, 8,285.67 and 2,236.70 is: 3,355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.57 : 8,285.67 = 2,236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.57/8,285.67 = 2,236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.57x = 8,285.67 × 2,236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.57x = 18,532,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,532,578.80/5,523.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.18

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