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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.92, 7,992.63 and 2,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.92, 7,992.63 and 2,367.76 is: 3,549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.92 : 7,992.63 = 2,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.92/7,992.63 = 2,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.92x = 7,992.63 × 2,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.92x = 18,924,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924,589.65/5,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.97

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