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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.15, 8,256.61 and 2,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.15, 8,256.61 and 2,217.26 is: 3,326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.15 : 8,256.61 = 2,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.15/8,256.61 = 2,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.15x = 8,256.61 × 2,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.15x = 18,307,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,307,009.81/5,504.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.04

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