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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.48, 8,251.92 and 2,214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.48, 8,251.92 and 2,214.96 is: 3,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.48 : 8,251.92 = 2,214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.48/8,251.92 = 2,214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.48x = 8,251.92 × 2,214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.48x = 18,277,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277,672.72/5,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.53

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