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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.44, 7,995.23 and 2,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.44, 7,995.23 and 2,214.60 is: 3,320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.44 : 7,995.23 = 2,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.44/7,995.23 = 2,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.44x = 7,995.23 × 2,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.44x = 17,706,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,706,216.06/5,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.47

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