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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.71, 7,930.16 and 2,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.71, 7,930.16 and 2,001.35 is: 3,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.71 : 7,930.16 = 2,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.71/7,930.16 = 2,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.71x = 7,930.16 × 2,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.71x = 15,871,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,871,025.72/5,286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.06

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