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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.64, 8,290.37 and 2,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.64, 8,290.37 and 2,241.28 is: 3,362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.64 : 8,290.37 = 2,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.64/8,290.37 = 2,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.64x = 8,290.37 × 2,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.64x = 18,581,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,581,040.47/5,526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.09

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