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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.29, 8,286.84 and 2,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.29, 8,286.84 and 2,236.88 is: 3,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.29 : 8,286.84 = 2,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.29/8,286.84 = 2,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.29x = 8,286.84 × 2,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.29x = 18,536,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,536,687.38/5,526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.27

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