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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.37, 5,532.94 and 2,216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.37, 5,532.94 and 2,216.97 is: 3,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.37 : 5,532.94 = 2,216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.37/5,532.94 = 2,216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.37x = 5,532.94 × 2,216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.37x = 12,266,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,266,364.76/4,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.43

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