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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.71, 8,329.95 and 2,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.71, 8,329.95 and 2,265.96 is: 3,398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.71 : 8,329.95 = 2,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.71/8,329.95 = 2,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.71x = 8,329.95 × 2,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.71x = 18,875,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,333.50/5,554.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.08

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