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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.50, 8,242.97 and 2,210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.50, 8,242.97 and 2,210.49 is: 3,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.50 : 8,242.97 = 2,210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.50/8,242.97 = 2,210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.50x = 8,242.97 × 2,210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.50x = 18,220,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220,991.70/5,499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.21

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