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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.24, 8,005.32 and 1,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.24, 8,005.32 and 1,826.64 is: 2,740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.24 : 8,005.32 = 1,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.24/8,005.32 = 1,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.24x = 8,005.32 × 1,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.24x = 14,622,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,837.72/5,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.29

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