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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.30, 7,995.38 and 2,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.30, 7,995.38 and 2,406.56 is: 3,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.30 : 7,995.38 = 2,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.30/7,995.38 = 2,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.30x = 7,995.38 × 2,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.30x = 19,241,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,241,309.68/5,330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.80

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