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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.44, 8,328.08 and 2,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.44, 8,328.08 and 2,264.76 is: 3,396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.44 : 8,328.08 = 2,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.44/8,328.08 = 2,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.44x = 8,328.08 × 2,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.44x = 18,861,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861,102.46/5,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.29

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