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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.25, 7,933.88 and 2,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.25, 7,933.88 and 2,211.25 is: 3,316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.25 : 7,933.88 = 2,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.25/7,933.88 = 2,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.25x = 7,933.88 × 2,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.25x = 17,543,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,792.15/5,289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.88

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