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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.26, 8,002.47 and 2,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.26, 8,002.47 and 2,215.66 is: 3,324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.26 : 8,002.47 = 2,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.26/8,002.47 = 2,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.26x = 8,002.47 × 2,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.26x = 17,730,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730,752.68/5,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.56

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