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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.03, 7,920.74 and 2,160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.03, 7,920.74 and 2,160.09 is: 3,239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.03 : 7,920.74 = 2,160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.03/7,920.74 = 2,160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.03x = 7,920.74 × 2,160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.03x = 17,109,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109,500.47/5,282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.19

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