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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.58, 8,285.52 and 2,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.58, 8,285.52 and 2,237.78 is: 3,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.58 : 8,285.52 = 2,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.58/8,285.52 = 2,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.58x = 8,285.52 × 2,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.58x = 18,541,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541,170.95/5,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.52

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