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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.66, 8,069.25 and 2,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.66, 8,069.25 and 2,217.44 is: 3,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.66 : 8,069.25 = 2,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.66/8,069.25 = 2,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.66x = 8,069.25 × 2,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.66x = 17,893,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893,106.21/5,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.30

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