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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.40, 7,959.10 and 5,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.40, 7,959.10 and 5,004.08 is: 7,469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.40 : 7,959.10 = 5,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.40/7,959.10 = 5,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.40x = 7,959.10 × 5,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.40x = 39,827,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,827,973.13/5,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.05

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