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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.83, 7,944.12 and 2,008.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.83, 7,944.12 and 2,008.77 is: 3,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.83 : 7,944.12 = 2,008.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.83/7,944.12 = 2,008.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.83x = 7,944.12 × 2,008.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.83x = 15,957,909.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957,909.93/5,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.73

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