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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.99, 7,996.12 and 2,209.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.99, 7,996.12 and 2,209.83 is: 3,314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.99 : 7,996.12 = 2,209.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.99/7,996.12 = 2,209.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.99x = 7,996.12 × 2,209.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.99x = 17,670,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670,030.35/5,330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.59

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