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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.48, 8,335.34 and 2,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.48, 8,335.34 and 2,269.52 is: 3,405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.48 : 8,335.34 = 2,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.48/8,335.34 = 2,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.48x = 8,335.34 × 2,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.48x = 18,917,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,917,220.84/5,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.15

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