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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.63, 7,999.44 and 1,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.63, 7,999.44 and 1,383.88 is: 2,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.63 : 7,999.44 = 1,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.63/7,999.44 = 1,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.63x = 7,999.44 × 1,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.63x = 11,070,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,070,265.03/5,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.95

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