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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.68, 8,290.04 and 2,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.68, 8,290.04 and 2,241.08 is: 3,362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.68 : 8,290.04 = 2,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.68/8,290.04 = 2,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.68x = 8,290.04 × 2,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.68x = 18,578,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,578,642.84/5,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.24

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