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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,477.36, 8,216.01 and 2,191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,477.36, 8,216.01 and 2,191.22 is: 3,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,477.36 : 8,216.01 = 2,191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,477.36/8,216.01 = 2,191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,477.36x = 8,216.01 × 2,191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,477.36x = 18,003,044.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003,044.35/5,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.81

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