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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.78, 8,291.72 and 2,240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.78, 8,291.72 and 2,240.10 is: 3,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.78 : 8,291.72 = 2,240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.78/8,291.72 = 2,240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.78x = 8,291.72 × 2,240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.78x = 18,574,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,281.97/5,527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.17

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