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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.04, 7,990.72 and 2,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.04, 7,990.72 and 2,247.04 is: 3,370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.04 : 7,990.72 = 2,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.04/7,990.72 = 2,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.04x = 7,990.72 × 2,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.04x = 17,955,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955,467.47/5,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.63

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