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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.90, 8,006.74 and 2,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.90, 8,006.74 and 2,218.06 is: 3,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.90 : 8,006.74 = 2,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.90/8,006.74 = 2,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.90x = 8,006.74 × 2,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.90x = 17,759,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759,389.69/5,335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.28

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