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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.28, 7,995.66 and 1,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.28, 7,995.66 and 1,632.24 is: 2,448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.28 : 7,995.66 = 1,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.28/7,995.66 = 1,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.28x = 7,995.66 × 1,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.28x = 13,050,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,050,836.08/5,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.43

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