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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.06, 7,990.78 and 2,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.06, 7,990.78 and 2,366.22 is: 3,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.06 : 7,990.78 = 2,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.06/7,990.78 = 2,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.06x = 7,990.78 × 2,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.06x = 18,907,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,907,943.45/5,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.08

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