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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.85, 8,299.68 and 2,243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.85, 8,299.68 and 2,243.97 is: 3,367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.85 : 8,299.68 = 2,243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.85/8,299.68 = 2,243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.85x = 8,299.68 × 2,243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.85x = 18,624,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,624,232.93/5,530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.34

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