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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.61, 7,991.56 and 2,208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.61, 7,991.56 and 2,208.08 is: 3,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.61 : 7,991.56 = 2,208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.61/7,991.56 = 2,208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.61x = 7,991.56 × 2,208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.61x = 17,645,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645,958.33/5,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.80

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