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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.67, 7,998.93 and 2,408.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.67, 7,998.93 and 2,408.93 is: 3,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.67 : 7,998.93 = 2,408.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.67/7,998.93 = 2,408.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.67x = 7,998.93 × 2,408.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.67x = 19,268,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,268,862.44/5,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.36

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