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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.76, 8,286.72 and 2,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.76, 8,286.72 and 2,237.76 is: 3,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.76 : 8,286.72 = 2,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.76/8,286.72 = 2,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.76x = 8,286.72 × 2,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.76x = 18,543,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543,690.55/5,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.04

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