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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.67, 7,997.41 and 2,407.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.67, 7,997.41 and 2,407.93 is: 3,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.67 : 7,997.41 = 2,407.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.67/7,997.41 = 2,407.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.67x = 7,997.41 × 2,407.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.67x = 19,257,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,257,203.46/5,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.85

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