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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.41, 7,995.18 and 2,214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.41, 7,995.18 and 2,214.57 is: 3,320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.41 : 7,995.18 = 2,214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.41/7,995.18 = 2,214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.41x = 7,995.18 × 2,214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.41x = 17,705,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,705,850.37/5,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.42

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