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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.77, 7,988.62 and 1,627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.77, 7,988.62 and 1,627.99 is: 2,441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.77 : 7,988.62 = 1,627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.77/7,988.62 = 1,627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.77x = 7,988.62 × 1,627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.77x = 13,005,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,005,393.47/5,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.97

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