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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.95, 8,000.51 and 2,218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.95, 8,000.51 and 2,218.11 is: 3,325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.95 : 8,000.51 = 2,218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.95/8,000.51 = 2,218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.95x = 8,000.51 × 2,218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.95x = 17,746,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,746,000.15/5,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.74

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