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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.77, 7,988.67 and 3,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.77, 7,988.67 and 3,373.88 is: 5,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.77 : 7,988.67 = 3,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.77/7,988.67 = 3,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.77x = 7,988.67 × 3,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.77x = 26,952,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952,774.00/5,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.82

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