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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.48, 8,256.42 and 2,217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.48, 8,256.42 and 2,217.96 is: 3,328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.48 : 8,256.42 = 2,217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.48/8,256.42 = 2,217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.48x = 8,256.42 × 2,217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.48x = 18,312,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312,409.30/5,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.03

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