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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.42, 8,301.57 and 2,202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.42, 8,301.57 and 2,202.17 is: 3,302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.42 : 8,301.57 = 2,202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.42/8,301.57 = 2,202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.42x = 8,301.57 × 2,202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.42x = 18,281,468.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281,468.41/5,535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.63

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