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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.43, 7,992.17 and 2,369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.43, 7,992.17 and 2,369.45 is: 3,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.43 : 7,992.17 = 2,369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.43/7,992.17 = 2,369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.43x = 7,992.17 × 2,369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.43x = 18,937,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,937,064.23/5,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.30

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