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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.92, 8,287.59 and 2,241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.92, 8,287.59 and 2,241.22 is: 3,358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.92 : 8,287.59 = 2,241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.92/8,287.59 = 2,241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.92x = 8,287.59 × 2,241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.92x = 18,574,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,309.38/5,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.87

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