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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.34, 7,983.77 and 2,982.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.34, 7,983.77 and 2,982.22 is: 4,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.34 : 7,983.77 = 2,982.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.34/7,983.77 = 2,982.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.34x = 7,983.77 × 2,982.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.34x = 23,809,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809,358.57/5,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.60

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