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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.97, 8,332.44 and 2,224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.97, 8,332.44 and 2,224.71 is: 3,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.97 : 8,332.44 = 2,224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.97/8,332.44 = 2,224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.97x = 8,332.44 × 2,224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.97x = 18,537,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537,262.59/5,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.06

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