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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.96, 8,332.88 and 2,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.96, 8,332.88 and 2,266.04 is: 3,400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.96 : 8,332.88 = 2,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.96/8,332.88 = 2,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.96x = 8,332.88 × 2,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.96x = 18,882,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,882,648.90/5,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.47

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