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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.57, 7,983.09 and 2,036.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.57, 7,983.09 and 2,036.97 is: 3,053.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.57 : 7,983.09 = 2,036.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.57/7,983.09 = 2,036.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.57x = 7,983.09 × 2,036.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.57x = 16,261,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,314.84/5,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.44

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