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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.83, 8,329.69 and 2,263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.83, 8,329.69 and 2,263.92 is: 3,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.83 : 8,329.69 = 2,263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.83/8,329.69 = 2,263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.83x = 8,329.69 × 2,263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.83x = 18,857,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857,751.78/5,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.29

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