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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.73, 7,993.67 and 2,407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.73, 7,993.67 and 2,407.34 is: 3,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.73 : 7,993.67 = 2,407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.73/7,993.67 = 2,407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.73x = 7,993.67 × 2,407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.73x = 19,243,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243,489.49/5,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.59

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