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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.80, 8,002.78 and 2,213.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.80, 8,002.78 and 2,213.01 is: 3,320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.80 : 8,002.78 = 2,213.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.80/8,002.78 = 2,213.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.80x = 8,002.78 × 2,213.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.80x = 17,710,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710,232.17/5,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.38

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