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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.16, 7,996.95 and 2,368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.16, 7,996.95 and 2,368.17 is: 3,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.16 : 7,996.95 = 2,368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.16/7,996.95 = 2,368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.16x = 7,996.95 × 2,368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.16x = 18,938,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938,137.08/5,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.01

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