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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.13, 7,991.25 and 2,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.13, 7,991.25 and 2,043 is: 3,064.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.13 : 7,991.25 = 2,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.13/7,991.25 = 2,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.13x = 7,991.25 × 2,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.13x = 16,326,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326,123.75/5,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.71

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