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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.80, 8,326.72 and 2,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.80, 8,326.72 and 2,265.84 is: 3,396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.80 : 8,326.72 = 2,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.80/8,326.72 = 2,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.80x = 8,326.72 × 2,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.80x = 18,867,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,867,015.24/5,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.52

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