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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.45, 8,256.95 and 2,217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.45, 8,256.95 and 2,217.11 is: 3,325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.45 : 8,256.95 = 2,217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.45/8,256.95 = 2,217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.45x = 8,256.95 × 2,217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.45x = 18,306,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306,530.67/5,504.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.77

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