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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.70, 8,257.32 and 2,217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.70, 8,257.32 and 2,217.35 is: 3,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.70 : 8,257.32 = 2,217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.70/8,257.32 = 2,217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.70x = 8,257.32 × 2,217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.70x = 18,309,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,309,368.50/5,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.13

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