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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,496.66, 8,246.34 and 2,210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,496.66, 8,246.34 and 2,210.22 is: 3,315.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,496.66 : 8,246.34 = 2,210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,496.66/8,246.34 = 2,210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,496.66x = 8,246.34 × 2,210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,496.66x = 18,226,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226,225.59/5,496.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.87

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