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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.32, 8,016.61 and 2,532.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.32, 8,016.61 and 2,532.49 is: 3,798.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.32 : 8,016.61 = 2,532.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.32/8,016.61 = 2,532.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.32x = 8,016.61 × 2,532.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.32x = 20,301,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301,990.99/5,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.80

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