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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.84, 7,993.26 and 2,554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.84, 7,993.26 and 2,554.92 is: 3,832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.84 : 7,993.26 = 2,554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.84/7,993.26 = 2,554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.84x = 7,993.26 × 2,554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.84x = 20,422,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,422,139.84/5,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.38

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