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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,496.51, 8,245.13 and 2,209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,496.51, 8,245.13 and 2,209.59 is: 3,314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,496.51 : 8,245.13 = 2,209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,496.51/8,245.13 = 2,209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,496.51x = 8,245.13 × 2,209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,496.51x = 18,218,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,345.75/5,496.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.53

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