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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.65, 8,328.83 and 2,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.65, 8,328.83 and 2,263.89 is: 3,394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.65 : 8,328.83 = 2,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.65/8,328.83 = 2,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.65x = 8,328.83 × 2,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.65x = 18,855,543.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,855,543.63/5,554.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.55

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