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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.02, 7,993.40 and 2,555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.02, 7,993.40 and 2,555.26 is: 3,832.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.02 : 7,993.40 = 2,555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.02/7,993.40 = 2,555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.02x = 7,993.40 × 2,555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.02x = 20,425,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425,215.28/5,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.11

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