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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.98, 7,993.53 and 2,733.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.98, 7,993.53 and 2,733.66 is: 4,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.98 : 7,993.53 = 2,733.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.98/7,993.53 = 2,733.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.98x = 7,993.53 × 2,733.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.98x = 21,851,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,593.22/5,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.75

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