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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.75, 7,995.70 and 2,214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.75, 7,995.70 and 2,214.91 is: 3,320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.75 : 7,995.70 = 2,214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.75/7,995.70 = 2,214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.75x = 7,995.70 × 2,214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.75x = 17,709,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,709,761.42/5,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.94

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