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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.49, 8,306.22 and 2,249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.49, 8,306.22 and 2,249.79 is: 3,374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.49 : 8,306.22 = 2,249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.49/8,306.22 = 2,249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.49x = 8,306.22 × 2,249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.49x = 18,687,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687,250.69/5,537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.68

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