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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.26, 8,244.34 and 2,209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.26, 8,244.34 and 2,209.66 is: 3,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.26 : 8,244.34 = 2,209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.26/8,244.34 = 2,209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.26x = 8,244.34 × 2,209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.26x = 18,217,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,188.32/5,498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.26

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