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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.49, 8,326.32 and 2,263.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.49, 8,326.32 and 2,263.09 is: 3,394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.49 : 8,326.32 = 2,263.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.49/8,326.32 = 2,263.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.49x = 8,326.32 × 2,263.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.49x = 18,843,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843,211.53/5,550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.87

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