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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.47, 7,993.98 and 2,041.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.47, 7,993.98 and 2,041.49 is: 3,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.47 : 7,993.98 = 2,041.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.47/7,993.98 = 2,041.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.47x = 7,993.98 × 2,041.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.47x = 16,319,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,319,590.26/5,328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.72

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