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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.16, 7,996.52 and 2,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.16, 7,996.52 and 2,406.72 is: 3,612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.16 : 7,996.52 = 2,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.16/7,996.52 = 2,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.16x = 7,996.52 × 2,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.16x = 19,245,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,245,384.61/5,328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.01

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