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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.94, 8,287.28 and 2,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.94, 8,287.28 and 2,241.06 is: 3,359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.94 : 8,287.28 = 2,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.94/8,287.28 = 2,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.94x = 8,287.28 × 2,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.94x = 18,572,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572,291.72/5,528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.11

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