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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.88, 8,285.82 and 2,236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.88, 8,285.82 and 2,236.36 is: 3,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.88 : 8,285.82 = 2,236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.88/8,285.82 = 2,236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.88x = 8,285.82 × 2,236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.88x = 18,530,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530,076.42/5,523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.54

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