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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.14, 7,993.76 and 2,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.14, 7,993.76 and 2,041.45 is: 3,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.14 : 7,993.76 = 2,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.14/7,993.76 = 2,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.14x = 7,993.76 × 2,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.14x = 16,318,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318,893.35/5,329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.20

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