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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.61, 7,998.53 and 2,372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.61, 7,998.53 and 2,372.49 is: 3,556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.61 : 7,998.53 = 2,372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.61/7,998.53 = 2,372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.61x = 7,998.53 × 2,372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.61x = 18,976,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976,420.58/5,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.56

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