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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.58, 8,255.64 and 2,216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.58, 8,255.64 and 2,216.23 is: 3,324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.58 : 8,255.64 = 2,216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.58/8,255.64 = 2,216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.58x = 8,255.64 × 2,216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.58x = 18,296,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,296,370.86/5,503.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.45

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