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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.73, 8,247.54 and 2,211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.73, 8,247.54 and 2,211.71 is: 3,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.73 : 8,247.54 = 2,211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.73/8,247.54 = 2,211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.73x = 8,247.54 × 2,211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.73x = 18,241,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241,166.69/5,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.74

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