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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.86, 8,252.70 and 2,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.86, 8,252.70 and 2,214.87 is: 3,322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.86 : 8,252.70 = 2,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.86/8,252.70 = 2,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.86x = 8,252.70 × 2,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.86x = 18,278,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278,618.40/5,501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.26

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