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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.14, 7,996.29 and 2,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.14, 7,996.29 and 2,215.30 is: 3,321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.14 : 7,996.29 = 2,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.14/7,996.29 = 2,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.14x = 7,996.29 × 2,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.14x = 17,714,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,714,167.93/5,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.53

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