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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.97, 7,996.61 and 1,435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.97, 7,996.61 and 1,435.38 is: 2,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.97 : 7,996.61 = 1,435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.97/7,996.61 = 1,435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.97x = 7,996.61 × 1,435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.97x = 11,478,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,478,174.06/5,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.11

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