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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.45, 7,989.68 and 2,206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.45, 7,989.68 and 2,206.03 is: 3,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.45 : 7,989.68 = 2,206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.45/7,989.68 = 2,206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.45x = 7,989.68 × 2,206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.45x = 17,625,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,473.77/5,326.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.05

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