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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.69, 7,989.32 and 1,627.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.69, 7,989.32 and 1,627.43 is: 2,441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.69 : 7,989.32 = 1,627.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.69/7,989.32 = 1,627.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.69x = 7,989.32 × 1,627.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.69x = 13,002,059.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002,059.05/5,325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.38

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