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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.41, 7,996.52 and 2,369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.41, 7,996.52 and 2,369.91 is: 3,555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.41 : 7,996.52 = 2,369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.41/7,996.52 = 2,369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.41x = 7,996.52 × 2,369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.41x = 18,951,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,951,023.64/5,330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.27

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