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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.32, 8,294.46 and 2,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.32, 8,294.46 and 2,244.32 is: 3,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.32 : 8,294.46 = 2,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.32/8,294.46 = 2,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.32x = 8,294.46 × 2,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.32x = 18,615,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615,422.47/5,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.24

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