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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.81, 8,006.56 and 2,216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.81, 8,006.56 and 2,216.03 is: 3,326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.81 : 8,006.56 = 2,216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.81/8,006.56 = 2,216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.81x = 8,006.56 × 2,216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.81x = 17,742,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,742,731.58/5,333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.47

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