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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.44, 8,330.24 and 2,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.44, 8,330.24 and 2,266.92 is: 3,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.44 : 8,330.24 = 2,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.44/8,330.24 = 2,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.44x = 8,330.24 × 2,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.44x = 18,883,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883,993.33/5,554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.80

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