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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.80, 8,006.34 and 2,221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.80, 8,006.34 and 2,221.14 is: 3,329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.80 : 8,006.34 = 2,221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.80/8,006.34 = 2,221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.80x = 8,006.34 × 2,221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.80x = 17,783,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,783,202.03/5,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.07

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