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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.69, 8,333.52 and 2,225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.69, 8,333.52 and 2,225.43 is: 3,338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.69 : 8,333.52 = 2,225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.69/8,333.52 = 2,225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.69x = 8,333.52 × 2,225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.69x = 18,545,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,545,665.41/5,555.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.14

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