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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.36, 8,333.04 and 2,225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.36, 8,333.04 and 2,225.11 is: 3,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.36 : 8,333.04 = 2,225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.36/8,333.04 = 2,225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.36x = 8,333.04 × 2,225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.36x = 18,541,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541,941.05/5,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.67

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