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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.99, 8,002.26 and 1,777.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.99, 8,002.26 and 1,777.16 is: 2,665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.99 : 8,002.26 = 1,777.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.99/8,002.26 = 1,777.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.99x = 8,002.26 × 1,777.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.99x = 14,221,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221,296.38/5,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.17

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