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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.61, 7,976.78 and 4,390.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.61, 7,976.78 and 4,390.67 is: 6,576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.61 : 7,976.78 = 4,390.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.61/7,976.78 = 4,390.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.61x = 7,976.78 × 4,390.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.61x = 35,023,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,023,408.64/5,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,576.41

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