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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.30, 7,993.23 and 2,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.30, 7,993.23 and 2,407.06 is: 3,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.30 : 7,993.23 = 2,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.30/7,993.23 = 2,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.30x = 7,993.23 × 2,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.30x = 19,240,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240,184.20/5,326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.30

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