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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.48, 7,996.10 and 1,632.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.48, 7,996.10 and 1,632.43 is: 2,448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.48 : 7,996.10 = 1,632.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.48/7,996.10 = 1,632.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.48x = 7,996.10 × 1,632.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.48x = 13,053,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053,073.52/5,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.76

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