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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.63, 8,292.23 and 2,238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.63, 8,292.23 and 2,238.89 is: 3,359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.63 : 8,292.23 = 2,238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.63/8,292.23 = 2,238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.63x = 8,292.23 × 2,238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.63x = 18,565,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565,390.82/5,526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.26

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