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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.97, 8,291.65 and 2,240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.97, 8,291.65 and 2,240.18 is: 3,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.97 : 8,291.65 = 2,240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.97/8,291.65 = 2,240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.97x = 8,291.65 × 2,240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.97x = 18,574,788.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,788.50/5,527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.15

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