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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.54, 5,533.48 and 2,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.54, 5,533.48 and 2,217.16 is: 3,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.54 : 5,533.48 = 2,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.54/5,533.48 = 2,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.54x = 5,533.48 × 2,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.54x = 12,268,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,268,610.52/4,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.85

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