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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.43, 7,995.24 and 2,407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.43, 7,995.24 and 2,407.80 is: 3,613.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.43 : 7,995.24 = 2,407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.43/7,995.24 = 2,407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.43x = 7,995.24 × 2,407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.43x = 19,250,938.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,250,938.87/5,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.55

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