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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.40, 8,256.24 and 2,213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.40, 8,256.24 and 2,213.52 is: 3,320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.40 : 8,256.24 = 2,213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.40/8,256.24 = 2,213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.40x = 8,256.24 × 2,213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.40x = 18,275,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275,352.36/5,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.14

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