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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,506.02, 8,253.54 and 2,218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,506.02, 8,253.54 and 2,218.14 is: 3,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,506.02 : 8,253.54 = 2,218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,506.02/8,253.54 = 2,218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,506.02x = 8,253.54 × 2,218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,506.02x = 18,307,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,307,507.22/5,506.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.00

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