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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.11, 7,942.83 and 2,008.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.11, 7,942.83 and 2,008.43 is: 3,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.11 : 7,942.83 = 2,008.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.11/7,942.83 = 2,008.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.11x = 7,942.83 × 2,008.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.11x = 15,952,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,952,600.60/5,295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.71

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