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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.40, 8,302.92 and 2,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.40, 8,302.92 and 2,247.52 is: 3,371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.40 : 8,302.92 = 2,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.40/8,302.92 = 2,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.40x = 8,302.92 × 2,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.40x = 18,660,978.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,660,978.76/5,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.21

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