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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.33, 8,328.94 and 2,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.33, 8,328.94 and 2,263.42 is: 3,396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.33 : 8,328.94 = 2,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.33/8,328.94 = 2,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.33x = 8,328.94 × 2,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.33x = 18,851,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,862.89/5,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.53

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