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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.07, 8,006.17 and 2,215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.07, 8,006.17 and 2,215.07 is: 3,324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.07 : 8,006.17 = 2,215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.07/8,006.17 = 2,215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.07x = 8,006.17 × 2,215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.07x = 17,734,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,231.88/5,335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.09

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