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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,334.76, 8,004.72 and 2,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,334.76, 8,004.72 and 2,217.16 is: 3,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,334.76 : 8,004.72 = 2,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,334.76/8,004.72 = 2,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,334.76x = 8,004.72 × 2,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,334.76x = 17,747,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,747,745.00/5,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.81

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