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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.61, 8,007.23 and 2,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.61, 8,007.23 and 2,217.30 is: 3,326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.61 : 8,007.23 = 2,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.61/8,007.23 = 2,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.61x = 8,007.23 × 2,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.61x = 17,754,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,754,419.99/5,336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.91

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