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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.08, 8,253.54 and 2,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.08, 8,253.54 and 2,214.48 is: 3,321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.08 : 8,253.54 = 2,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.08/8,253.54 = 2,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.08x = 8,253.54 × 2,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.08x = 18,277,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277,299.26/5,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.29

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