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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.40, 8,302.98 and 2,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.40, 8,302.98 and 2,247.64 is: 3,371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.40 : 8,302.98 = 2,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.40/8,302.98 = 2,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.40x = 8,302.98 × 2,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.40x = 18,662,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662,109.97/5,535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.41

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