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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,496.99, 8,245.83 and 2,210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,496.99, 8,245.83 and 2,210.09 is: 3,315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,496.99 : 8,245.83 = 2,210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,496.99/8,245.83 = 2,210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,496.99x = 8,245.83 × 2,210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,496.99x = 18,223,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223,974.84/5,496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.26

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