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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.61, 8,247.33 and 2,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.61, 8,247.33 and 2,211.58 is: 3,316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.61 : 8,247.33 = 2,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.61/8,247.33 = 2,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.61x = 8,247.33 × 2,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.61x = 18,239,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,239,630.08/5,499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.53

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