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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.65, 8,257.36 and 2,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.65, 8,257.36 and 2,217.76 is: 3,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.65 : 8,257.36 = 2,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.65/8,257.36 = 2,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.65x = 8,257.36 × 2,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.65x = 18,312,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312,801.43/5,504.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.79

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