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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.50, 7,998.66 and 4,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.50, 7,998.66 and 4,399.38 is: 6,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.50 : 7,998.66 = 4,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.50/7,998.66 = 4,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.50x = 7,998.66 × 4,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.50x = 35,189,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189,144.83/5,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.00

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