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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.04, 8,007.06 and 2,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.04, 8,007.06 and 2,215.50 is: 3,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.04 : 8,007.06 = 2,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.04/8,007.06 = 2,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.04x = 8,007.06 × 2,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.04x = 17,739,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,739,641.43/5,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.50

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