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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.47, 8,305.44 and 2,247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.47, 8,305.44 and 2,247.67 is: 3,373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.47 : 8,305.44 = 2,247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.47/8,305.44 = 2,247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.47x = 8,305.44 × 2,247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.47x = 18,667,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,667,888.32/5,534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.02

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