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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.70, 8,326.95 and 2,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.70, 8,326.95 and 2,263.96 is: 3,395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.70 : 8,326.95 = 2,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.70/8,326.95 = 2,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.70x = 8,326.95 × 2,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.70x = 18,851,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,881.72/5,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.08

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