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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.96, 8,305.71 and 2,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.96, 8,305.71 and 2,247.80 is: 3,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.96 : 8,305.71 = 2,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.96/8,305.71 = 2,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.96x = 8,305.71 × 2,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.96x = 18,669,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,574.94/5,534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.03

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