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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.91, 7,938.95 and 2,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.91, 7,938.95 and 2,006.81 is: 3,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.91 : 7,938.95 = 2,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.91/7,938.95 = 2,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.91x = 7,938.95 × 2,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.91x = 15,931,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931,924.55/5,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.35

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