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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.93, 7,999.36 and 2,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.93, 7,999.36 and 2,215.04 is: 3,322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.93 : 7,999.36 = 2,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.93/7,999.36 = 2,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.93x = 7,999.36 × 2,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.93x = 17,718,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,718,856.84/5,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.54

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