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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.99, 7,997.62 and 2,210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.99, 7,997.62 and 2,210.83 is: 3,316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.99 : 7,997.62 = 2,210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.99/7,997.62 = 2,210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.99x = 7,997.62 × 2,210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.99x = 17,681,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,378.22/5,331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.09

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