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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.86, 8,293.89 and 2,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.86, 8,293.89 and 2,241.98 is: 3,363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.86 : 8,293.89 = 2,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.86/8,293.89 = 2,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.86x = 8,293.89 × 2,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.86x = 18,594,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594,733.54/5,528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.21

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