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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.73, 8,244.54 and 2,209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.73, 8,244.54 and 2,209.71 is: 3,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.73 : 8,244.54 = 2,209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.73/8,244.54 = 2,209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.73x = 8,244.54 × 2,209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.73x = 18,218,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,042.48/5,497.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.74

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