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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.93, 8,259.21 and 2,216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.93, 8,259.21 and 2,216.33 is: 3,325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.93 : 8,259.21 = 2,216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.93/8,259.21 = 2,216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.93x = 8,259.21 × 2,216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.93x = 18,305,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305,134.90/5,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.23

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