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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.68, 8,255.52 and 2,216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.68, 8,255.52 and 2,216.01 is: 3,324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.68 : 8,255.52 = 2,216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.68/8,255.52 = 2,216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.68x = 8,255.52 × 2,216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.68x = 18,294,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294,314.88/5,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.02

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