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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.72, 8,246.04 and 2,210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.72, 8,246.04 and 2,210.70 is: 3,315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.72 : 8,246.04 = 2,210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.72/8,246.04 = 2,210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.72x = 8,246.04 × 2,210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.72x = 18,229,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,229,520.63/5,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.23

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