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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.01, 7,995.42 and 2,734.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.01, 7,995.42 and 2,734.77 is: 4,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.01 : 7,995.42 = 2,734.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.01/7,995.42 = 2,734.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.01x = 7,995.42 × 2,734.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.01x = 21,865,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,865,634.75/5,330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.36

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