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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.65, 7,996.19 and 2,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.65, 7,996.19 and 2,368.44 is: 3,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.65 : 7,996.19 = 2,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.65/7,996.19 = 2,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.65x = 7,996.19 × 2,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.65x = 18,938,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938,484.40/5,331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.09

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