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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.34, 8,332.90 and 2,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.34, 8,332.90 and 2,267.66 is: 3,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.34 : 8,332.90 = 2,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.34/8,332.90 = 2,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.34x = 8,332.90 × 2,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.34x = 18,896,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896,199.18/5,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.45

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