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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.39, 8,288.86 and 2,236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.39, 8,288.86 and 2,236.63 is: 3,355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.39 : 8,288.86 = 2,236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.39/8,288.86 = 2,236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.39x = 8,288.86 × 2,236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.39x = 18,539,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,539,086.63/5,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.86

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