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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.96, 8,248.77 and 2,212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.96, 8,248.77 and 2,212.04 is: 3,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.96 : 8,248.77 = 2,212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.96/8,248.77 = 2,212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.96x = 8,248.77 × 2,212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.96x = 18,246,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246,629.81/5,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.20

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