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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,386.98, 8,080.01 and 2,266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,386.98, 8,080.01 and 2,266.86 is: 3,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,386.98 : 8,080.01 = 2,266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,386.98/8,080.01 = 2,266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,386.98x = 8,080.01 × 2,266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,386.98x = 18,316,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316,251.47/5,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.10

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