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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.18, 8,007.30 and 2,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.18, 8,007.30 and 2,216.60 is: 3,325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.18 : 8,007.30 = 2,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.18/8,007.30 = 2,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.18x = 8,007.30 × 2,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.18x = 17,748,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748,981.18/5,337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.54

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