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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,551.19, 8,320.65 and 2,263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,551.19, 8,320.65 and 2,263.49 is: 3,392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,551.19 : 8,320.65 = 2,263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,551.19/8,320.65 = 2,263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,551.19x = 8,320.65 × 2,263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,551.19x = 18,833,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833,666.47/5,551.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.73

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