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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.47, 5,531.64 and 2,216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.47, 5,531.64 and 2,216.07 is: 3,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.47 : 5,531.64 = 2,216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.47/5,531.64 = 2,216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.47x = 5,531.64 × 2,216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.47x = 12,258,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258,501.45/4,008.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.15

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