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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.76, 7,838.72 and 1,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.76, 7,838.72 and 1,330.24 is: 1,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.76 : 7,838.72 = 1,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.76/7,838.72 = 1,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.76x = 7,838.72 × 1,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.76x = 10,427,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,427,378.89/5,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.38

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