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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.92, 7,997.04 and 2,521.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.92, 7,997.04 and 2,521.19 is: 3,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.92 : 7,997.04 = 2,521.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.92/7,997.04 = 2,521.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.92x = 7,997.04 × 2,521.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.92x = 20,162,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,077.27/5,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.98

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