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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.07, 8,253.02 and 2,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.07, 8,253.02 and 2,215.08 is: 3,322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.07 : 8,253.02 = 2,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.07/8,253.02 = 2,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.07x = 8,253.02 × 2,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.07x = 18,281,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281,099.54/5,502.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.59

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