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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.59, 8,280.73 and 2,238.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.59, 8,280.73 and 2,238.99 is: 3,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.59 : 8,280.73 = 2,238.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.59/8,280.73 = 2,238.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.59x = 8,280.73 × 2,238.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.59x = 18,540,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540,489.99/5,523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.60

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