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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.70, 7,986.72 and 1,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.70, 7,986.72 and 1,627.70 is: 2,440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.70 : 7,986.72 = 1,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.70/7,986.72 = 1,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.70x = 7,986.72 × 1,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.70x = 12,999,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,999,984.14/5,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.53

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