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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.72, 7,995.39 and 2,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.72, 7,995.39 and 2,860.66 is: 4,292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.72 : 7,995.39 = 2,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.72/7,995.39 = 2,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.72x = 7,995.39 × 2,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.72x = 22,872,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,872,092.36/5,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.23

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