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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.72, 7,986.60 and 2,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.72, 7,986.60 and 2,404.08 is: 3,603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.72 : 7,986.60 = 2,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.72/7,986.60 = 2,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.72x = 7,986.60 × 2,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.72x = 19,200,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,200,425.33/5,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.20

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