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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.71, 8,248.61 and 2,210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.71, 8,248.61 and 2,210.37 is: 3,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.71 : 8,248.61 = 2,210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.71/8,248.61 = 2,210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.71x = 8,248.61 × 2,210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.71x = 18,232,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,232,469.03/5,497.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.38

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