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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.53, 5,533.08 and 2,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.53, 5,533.08 and 2,217.12 is: 3,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.53 : 5,533.08 = 2,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.53/5,533.08 = 2,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.53x = 5,533.08 × 2,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.53x = 12,267,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,267,523.10/4,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.59

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