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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.76, 7,994.40 and 2,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.76, 7,994.40 and 2,660.28 is: 3,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.76 : 7,994.40 = 2,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.76/7,994.40 = 2,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.76x = 7,994.40 × 2,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.76x = 21,267,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267,342.43/5,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.07

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