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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.03, 7,947.32 and 2,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.03, 7,947.32 and 2,009.97 is: 3,015.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.03 : 7,947.32 = 2,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.03/7,947.32 = 2,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.03x = 7,947.32 × 2,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.03x = 15,973,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973,864.73/5,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.06

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