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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.60, 7,996.67 and 1,632.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.60, 7,996.67 and 1,632.27 is: 2,448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.60 : 7,996.67 = 1,632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.60/7,996.67 = 1,632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.60x = 7,996.67 × 1,632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.60x = 13,052,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052,724.54/5,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.64

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