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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.23, 7,996.32 and 2,557.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.23, 7,996.32 and 2,557.17 is: 3,834.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.23 : 7,996.32 = 2,557.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.23/7,996.32 = 2,557.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.23x = 7,996.32 × 2,557.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.23x = 20,447,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,447,949.61/5,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.78

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