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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.91, 8,244.24 and 2,209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.91, 8,244.24 and 2,209.01 is: 3,313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.91 : 8,244.24 = 2,209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.91/8,244.24 = 2,209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.91x = 8,244.24 × 2,209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.91x = 18,211,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211,575.66/5,495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.66

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