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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.50, 8,251.44 and 2,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.50, 8,251.44 and 2,215.68 is: 3,321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.50 : 8,251.44 = 2,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.50/8,251.44 = 2,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.50x = 8,251.44 × 2,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.50x = 18,282,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282,550.58/5,503.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.99

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