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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.11, 7,933.34 and 2,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.11, 7,933.34 and 2,004.14 is: 3,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.11 : 7,933.34 = 2,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.11/7,933.34 = 2,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.11x = 7,933.34 × 2,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.11x = 15,899,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,548.87/5,290.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.52

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