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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.24, 7,998.38 and 2,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.24, 7,998.38 and 2,046.34 is: 3,069.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.24 : 7,998.38 = 2,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.24/7,998.38 = 2,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.24x = 7,998.38 × 2,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.24x = 16,367,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,404.93/5,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.52

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