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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.56, 8,252.49 and 2,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.56, 8,252.49 and 2,170.76 is: 3,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.56 : 8,252.49 = 2,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.56/8,252.49 = 2,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.56x = 8,252.49 × 2,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.56x = 17,914,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914,175.19/5,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.61

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