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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.64, 7,937.04 and 2,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.64, 7,937.04 and 2,004.04 is: 3,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.64 : 7,937.04 = 2,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.64/7,937.04 = 2,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.64x = 7,937.04 × 2,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.64x = 15,906,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,906,145.64/5,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.33

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