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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.35, 7,989.28 and 2,403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.35, 7,989.28 and 2,403.63 is: 3,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.35 : 7,989.28 = 2,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.35/7,989.28 = 2,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.35x = 7,989.28 × 2,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.35x = 19,203,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203,267.08/5,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.01

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