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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.95, 8,330.97 and 2,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.95, 8,330.97 and 2,223.06 is: 3,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.95 : 8,330.97 = 2,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.95/8,330.97 = 2,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.95x = 8,330.97 × 2,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.95x = 18,520,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520,246.17/5,554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.01

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