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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.91, 8,309.84 and 2,252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.91, 8,309.84 and 2,252.25 is: 3,378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.91 : 8,309.84 = 2,252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.91/8,309.84 = 2,252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.91x = 8,309.84 × 2,252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.91x = 18,715,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,715,825.88/5,539.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.37

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