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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.03, 8,381.98 and 2,256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.03, 8,381.98 and 2,256.22 is: 3,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.03 : 8,381.98 = 2,256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.03/8,381.98 = 2,256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.03x = 8,381.98 × 2,256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.03x = 18,911,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,911,572.78/5,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.30

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