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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.43, 8,306.46 and 2,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.43, 8,306.46 and 2,248.27 is: 3,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.43 : 8,306.46 = 2,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.43/8,306.46 = 2,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.43x = 8,306.46 × 2,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.43x = 18,675,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,675,164.82/5,535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.75

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