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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.34, 8,288.37 and 2,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.34, 8,288.37 and 2,238.36 is: 3,357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.34 : 8,288.37 = 2,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.34/8,288.37 = 2,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.34x = 8,288.37 × 2,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.34x = 18,552,355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,355.87/5,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.69

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