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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.56, 8,245.76 and 2,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.56, 8,245.76 and 2,209.92 is: 3,314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.56 : 8,245.76 = 2,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.56/8,245.76 = 2,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.56x = 8,245.76 × 2,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.56x = 18,222,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222,469.94/5,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.04

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