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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.22, 8,306.70 and 2,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.22, 8,306.70 and 2,250.60 is: 3,376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.22 : 8,306.70 = 2,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.22/8,306.70 = 2,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.22x = 8,306.70 × 2,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.22x = 18,695,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,695,059.02/5,537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.25

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