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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.96, 8,253.96 and 2,213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.96, 8,253.96 and 2,213.94 is: 3,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.96 : 8,253.96 = 2,213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.96/8,253.96 = 2,213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.96x = 8,253.96 × 2,213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.96x = 18,273,772.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273,772.20/5,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.72

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