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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.14, 7,991.73 and 2,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.14, 7,991.73 and 2,210.94 is: 3,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.14 : 7,991.73 = 2,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.14/7,991.73 = 2,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.14x = 7,991.73 × 2,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.14x = 17,669,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,669,235.53/5,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.72

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