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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.11, 8,007.98 and 2,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.11, 8,007.98 and 2,217.80 is: 3,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.11 : 8,007.98 = 2,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.11/8,007.98 = 2,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.11x = 8,007.98 × 2,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.11x = 17,760,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,760,086.96/5,337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.66

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