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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.97, 8,006.78 and 2,216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.97, 8,006.78 and 2,216.04 is: 3,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.97 : 8,006.78 = 2,216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.97/8,006.78 = 2,216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.97x = 8,006.78 × 2,216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.97x = 17,743,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,743,333.67/5,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.61

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