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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.96, 7,997.88 and 2,408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.96, 7,997.88 and 2,408.04 is: 3,613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.96 : 7,997.88 = 2,408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.96/7,997.88 = 2,408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.96x = 7,997.88 × 2,408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.96x = 19,259,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,259,214.96/5,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.39

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