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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.03, 7,987.55 and 2,038.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.03, 7,987.55 and 2,038.45 is: 3,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.03 : 7,987.55 = 2,038.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.03/7,987.55 = 2,038.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.03x = 7,987.55 × 2,038.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.03x = 16,282,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,221.30/5,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.68

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