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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.03, 7,991.49 and 1,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.03, 7,991.49 and 1,996.34 is: 2,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.03 : 7,991.49 = 1,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.03/7,991.49 = 1,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.03x = 7,991.49 × 1,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.03x = 15,953,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953,691.19/5,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.98

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