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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.91, 8,329.25 and 2,265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.91, 8,329.25 and 2,265.21 is: 3,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.91 : 8,329.25 = 2,265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.91/8,329.25 = 2,265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.91x = 8,329.25 × 2,265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.91x = 18,867,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,867,489.07/5,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.77

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