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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.58, 8,330.48 and 2,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.58, 8,330.48 and 2,264.40 is: 3,396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.58 : 8,330.48 = 2,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.58/8,330.48 = 2,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.58x = 8,330.48 × 2,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.58x = 18,863,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,863,538.91/5,553.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.64

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