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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.36, 5,533.12 and 2,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.36, 5,533.12 and 2,216.96 is: 3,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.36 : 5,533.12 = 2,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.36/5,533.12 = 2,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.36x = 5,533.12 × 2,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.36x = 12,266,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,266,705.72/4,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.52

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