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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.60, 7,998.90 and 4,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.60, 7,998.90 and 4,684.60 is: 7,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.60 : 7,998.90 = 4,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.60/7,998.90 = 4,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.60x = 7,998.90 × 4,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.60x = 37,471,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471,646.94/5,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.90

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