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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.18, 8,306.09 and 2,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.18, 8,306.09 and 2,248.02 is: 3,373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.18 : 8,306.09 = 2,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.18/8,306.09 = 2,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.18x = 8,306.09 × 2,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.18x = 18,672,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,672,245.20/5,535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.38

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