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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.83, 7,989.77 and 2,404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.83, 7,989.77 and 2,404.14 is: 3,606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.83 : 7,989.77 = 2,404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.83/7,989.77 = 2,404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.83x = 7,989.77 × 2,404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.83x = 19,208,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208,485.70/5,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.67

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