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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.97, 8,290.15 and 2,239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.97, 8,290.15 and 2,239.18 is: 3,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.97 : 8,290.15 = 2,239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.97/8,290.15 = 2,239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.97x = 8,290.15 × 2,239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.97x = 18,563,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563,111.75/5,526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.64

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