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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,551.83, 8,331.19 and 2,264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,551.83, 8,331.19 and 2,264.92 is: 3,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,551.83 : 8,331.19 = 2,264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,551.83/8,331.19 = 2,264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,551.83x = 8,331.19 × 2,264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,551.83x = 18,869,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869,478.85/5,551.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.79

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