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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.31, 7,986.92 and 2,037.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.31, 7,986.92 and 2,037.63 is: 3,056.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.31 : 7,986.92 = 2,037.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.31/7,986.92 = 2,037.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.31x = 7,986.92 × 2,037.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.31x = 16,274,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274,387.80/5,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.05

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