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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.71, 8,331.93 and 2,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.71, 8,331.93 and 2,266.92 is: 3,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.71 : 8,331.93 = 2,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.71/8,331.93 = 2,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.71x = 8,331.93 × 2,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.71x = 18,887,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,887,818.76/5,554.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.32

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