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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.39, 8,010.55 and 2,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.39, 8,010.55 and 2,217.52 is: 3,325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.39 : 8,010.55 = 2,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.39/8,010.55 = 2,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.39x = 8,010.55 × 2,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.39x = 17,763,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,763,529.27/5,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.64

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