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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.11, 7,996.28 and 2,210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.11, 7,996.28 and 2,210.31 is: 3,315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.11 : 7,996.28 = 2,210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.11/7,996.28 = 2,210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.11x = 7,996.28 × 2,210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.11x = 17,674,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,674,246.60/5,331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.31

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