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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.16, 8,005.29 and 2,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.16, 8,005.29 and 2,221.32 is: 3,330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.16 : 8,005.29 = 2,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.16/8,005.29 = 2,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.16x = 8,005.29 × 2,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.16x = 17,782,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,310.78/5,339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.54

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