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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.97, 7,991.73 and 2,039.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.97, 7,991.73 and 2,039.99 is: 3,060.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.97 : 7,991.73 = 2,039.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.97/7,991.73 = 2,039.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.97x = 7,991.73 × 2,039.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.97x = 16,303,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303,009.32/5,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.47

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