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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.28, 7,995.69 and 2,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.28, 7,995.69 and 2,367.36 is: 3,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.28 : 7,995.69 = 2,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.28/7,995.69 = 2,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.28x = 7,995.69 × 2,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.28x = 18,928,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,928,676.68/5,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.83

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