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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.93, 8,298.28 and 2,243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.93, 8,298.28 and 2,243.05 is: 3,365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.93 : 8,298.28 = 2,243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.93/8,298.28 = 2,243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.93x = 8,298.28 × 2,243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.93x = 18,613,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,613,439.01/5,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.95

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