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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.05, 7,993.36 and 2,208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.05, 7,993.36 and 2,208.25 is: 3,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.05 : 7,993.36 = 2,208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.05/7,993.36 = 2,208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.05x = 7,993.36 × 2,208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.05x = 17,651,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,337.22/5,329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.29

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