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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.16, 8,010.16 and 2,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.16, 8,010.16 and 2,218.40 is: 3,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.16 : 8,010.16 = 2,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.16/8,010.16 = 2,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.16x = 8,010.16 × 2,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.16x = 17,769,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,769,738.94/5,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.06

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