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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.54, 7,943.58 and 2,008.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.54, 7,943.58 and 2,008.91 is: 3,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.54 : 7,943.58 = 2,008.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.54/7,943.58 = 2,008.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.54x = 7,943.58 × 2,008.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.54x = 15,957,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957,897.58/5,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.46

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