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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.73, 7,995.69 and 2,208.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.73, 7,995.69 and 2,208.81 is: 3,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.73 : 7,995.69 = 2,208.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.73/7,995.69 = 2,208.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.73x = 7,995.69 × 2,208.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.73x = 17,660,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,960.03/5,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.05

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