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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.72, 7,938.99 and 2,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.72, 7,938.99 and 2,006.06 is: 3,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.72 : 7,938.99 = 2,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.72/7,938.99 = 2,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.72x = 7,938.99 × 2,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.72x = 15,926,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,926,050.58/5,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.05

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