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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.46, 8,322.81 and 2,264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.46, 8,322.81 and 2,264.77 is: 3,394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.46 : 8,322.81 = 2,264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.46/8,322.81 = 2,264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.46x = 8,322.81 × 2,264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.46x = 18,849,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,849,250.40/5,553.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.15

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