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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.93, 8,254.71 and 2,213.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.93, 8,254.71 and 2,213.33 is: 3,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.93 : 8,254.71 = 2,213.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.93/8,254.71 = 2,213.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.93x = 8,254.71 × 2,213.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.93x = 18,270,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,356.01/5,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.72

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