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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.13, 8,253.11 and 2,215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.13, 8,253.11 and 2,215.15 is: 3,322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.13 : 8,253.11 = 2,215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.13/8,253.11 = 2,215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.13x = 8,253.11 × 2,215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.13x = 18,281,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281,861.52/5,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.69

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