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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.52, 7,934.37 and 2,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.52, 7,934.37 and 2,004.16 is: 3,006.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.52 : 7,934.37 = 2,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.52/7,934.37 = 2,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.52x = 7,934.37 × 2,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.52x = 15,901,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901,746.98/5,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.27

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