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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,551.48, 8,329.32 and 2,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,551.48, 8,329.32 and 2,265.52 is: 3,399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,551.48 : 8,329.32 = 2,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,551.48/8,329.32 = 2,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,551.48x = 8,329.32 × 2,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,551.48x = 18,870,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870,241.05/5,551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.14

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