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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.63, 7,996.77 and 1,632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.63, 7,996.77 and 1,632.54 is: 2,449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.63 : 7,996.77 = 1,632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.63/7,996.77 = 1,632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.63x = 7,996.77 × 1,632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.63x = 13,055,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055,046.90/5,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.06

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