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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.87, 8,225.67 and 2,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.87, 8,225.67 and 2,196.08 is: 3,294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.87 : 8,225.67 = 2,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.87/8,225.67 = 2,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.87x = 8,225.67 × 2,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.87x = 18,064,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064,214.97/5,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.06

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