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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.62, 8,004.56 and 2,215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.62, 8,004.56 and 2,215.45 is: 3,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.62 : 8,004.56 = 2,215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.62/8,004.56 = 2,215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.62x = 8,004.56 × 2,215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.62x = 17,733,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,733,701.38/5,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.02

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