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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.96, 7,992.90 and 2,407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.96, 7,992.90 and 2,407.64 is: 3,611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.96 : 7,992.90 = 2,407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.96/7,992.90 = 2,407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.96x = 7,992.90 × 2,407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.96x = 19,244,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,244,025.76/5,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.89

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