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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.72, 7,994.40 and 2,406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.72, 7,994.40 and 2,406.96 is: 3,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.72 : 7,994.40 = 2,406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.72/7,994.40 = 2,406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.72x = 7,994.40 × 2,406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.72x = 19,242,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,242,201.02/5,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.04

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