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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,540.08, 8,303.10 and 2,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,540.08, 8,303.10 and 2,251.30 is: 3,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,540.08 : 8,303.10 = 2,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,540.08/8,303.10 = 2,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,540.08x = 8,303.10 × 2,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,540.08x = 18,692,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,692,769.03/5,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.10

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