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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.21, 8,317.94 and 2,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.21, 8,317.94 and 2,261.52 is: 3,389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.21 : 8,317.94 = 2,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.21/8,317.94 = 2,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.21x = 8,317.94 × 2,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.21x = 18,811,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811,176.36/5,550.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.27

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