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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.96, 8,322.24 and 2,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.96, 8,322.24 and 2,262.24 is: 3,390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.96 : 8,322.24 = 2,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.96/8,322.24 = 2,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.96x = 8,322.24 × 2,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.96x = 18,826,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,826,904.22/5,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.43

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