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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.76, 8,248.91 and 2,216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.76, 8,248.91 and 2,216.05 is: 3,320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.76 : 8,248.91 = 2,216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.76/8,248.91 = 2,216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.76x = 8,248.91 × 2,216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.76x = 18,279,965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279,965.30/5,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.76

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