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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,506.38, 8,261.19 and 2,217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,506.38, 8,261.19 and 2,217.78 is: 3,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,506.38 : 8,261.19 = 2,217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,506.38/8,261.19 = 2,217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,506.38x = 8,261.19 × 2,217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,506.38x = 18,321,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321,501.96/5,506.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.32

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