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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.18, 8,328.98 and 2,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.18, 8,328.98 and 2,265.04 is: 3,396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.18 : 8,328.98 = 2,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.18/8,328.98 = 2,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.18x = 8,328.98 × 2,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.18x = 18,865,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865,472.86/5,554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.63

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