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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.42, 7,991.88 and 2,367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.42, 7,991.88 and 2,367.26 is: 3,549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.42 : 7,991.88 = 2,367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.42/7,991.88 = 2,367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.42x = 7,991.88 × 2,367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.42x = 18,918,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,918,817.89/5,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.22

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