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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.92, 8,258.97 and 2,219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.92, 8,258.97 and 2,219.34 is: 3,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.92 : 8,258.97 = 2,219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.92/8,258.97 = 2,219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.92x = 8,258.97 × 2,219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.92x = 18,329,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,329,462.48/5,503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.26

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