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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.88, 8,293.24 and 2,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.88, 8,293.24 and 2,241.08 is: 3,361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.88 : 8,293.24 = 2,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.88/8,293.24 = 2,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.88x = 8,293.24 × 2,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.88x = 18,585,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585,814.30/5,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.59

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