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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.67, 7,995.93 and 2,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.67, 7,995.93 and 2,406.92 is: 3,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.67 : 7,995.93 = 2,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.67/7,995.93 = 2,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.67x = 7,995.93 × 2,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.67x = 19,245,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,245,523.86/5,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.34

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