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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.96, 8,307.21 and 2,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.96, 8,307.21 and 2,248.80 is: 3,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.96 : 8,307.21 = 2,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.96/8,307.21 = 2,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.96x = 8,307.21 × 2,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.96x = 18,681,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681,253.85/5,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.53

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