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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.37, 8,257.56 and 2,216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.37, 8,257.56 and 2,216.38 is: 3,326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.37 : 8,257.56 = 2,216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.37/8,257.56 = 2,216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.37x = 8,257.56 × 2,216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.37x = 18,301,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301,890.83/5,502.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.18

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