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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.07, 8,248.46 and 2,214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.07, 8,248.46 and 2,214.83 is: 3,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.07 : 8,248.46 = 2,214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.07/8,248.46 = 2,214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.07x = 8,248.46 × 2,214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.07x = 18,268,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268,884.35/5,498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.78

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