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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,557.86, 8,336.79 and 2,227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,557.86, 8,336.79 and 2,227.62 is: 3,341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,557.86 : 8,336.79 = 2,227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,557.86/8,336.79 = 2,227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,557.86x = 8,336.79 × 2,227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,557.86x = 18,571,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,571,158.46/5,557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.42

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