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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.32, 7,995.13 and 2,042.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.32, 7,995.13 and 2,042.41 is: 3,064.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.32 : 7,995.13 = 2,042.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.32/7,995.13 = 2,042.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.32x = 7,995.13 × 2,042.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.32x = 16,329,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,329,338.35/5,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.06

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