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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.82, 8,252.65 and 2,214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.82, 8,252.65 and 2,214.83 is: 3,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.82 : 8,252.65 = 2,214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.82/8,252.65 = 2,214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.82x = 8,252.65 × 2,214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.82x = 18,278,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278,231.89/5,501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.22

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